How to Grow a Fig Tree in Your Backyard
For all its cultural potency, the common fig – or simply fig – is surprisingly easy to plant and grow. That’s why more and more gardeners are growing figs in their backyards these days.
The Basics of Composting
Making your own compost is actually easier than many seem to believe. Here are the basics.
How to Grow a Three Sisters Garden
For centuries, the Three Sisters were the center of Native American agriculture, community life, and culinary traditions – and for good reason.
How to Start Seeds Indoors
The Washington Post reports that people in the US are suddenly rushing to buy seeds. The demand has been such that seed sellers are scrambling to keep up with the steep rise in demand.
3 Quick Steps to Growing Sweet Potatoes in Your Backyard
While many associate sweet potatoes with warmer regions, they will grow in just about any garden.
7 Fast-Growing Vegetables to Grow for a Quick Harvest
Growing a garden means cultivating patience as much as it means growing plants. Of course, after a while, you also learn that there are ways to sidestep the lengthy waiting periods.
Gardening to Relieve Stress
Gardening won’t address all our problems, but working with plants is a well-known stress reliever.
Growing Broccoli in a Container
Broccoli grows surprisingly well in containers. In fact, if you have poor quality soil, or a small garden, then growing broccoli in a pot is the way to go. I
Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Beets
Beets are adapted to grow in cool temperatures, making them a perfect vegetable to plant both in spring and late summer.
6 Easy Fruits to Grow in Your Garden
You don’t need a large estate to grow a variety of fruits at home. If space is a problem, you can plant dwarf varieties. You can also try pruning and training trees on a trellis. Even container growing is possible. However, fruit-bearing trees and plants can be a bit picky about location. You should plant […]