Vegetable gardening in a raised bed doesn’t need to be difficult, even for beginners. This is your season! Grow with me as we grow a small, yet productive garden, in a raised bed. We can do it together! Is Vegetable Gardening in a Raised Bed the Best Method? Gardens can be grown in a number…
Let’s grow some zucchini from seed this summer! Zucchini is a summer staple in most vegetable gardens. If you’re new to growing vegetables from seed, you should absolutely start with zucchini! Zucchini seeds are a great crop for kitchen gardeners – – the seeds are large which makes them easy to handle and they grow…
If you’re interested in your very own cut flower garden, then you definitely want to grow zinnias this year. Luckily you’re in the right place, cause I’ve got you covered from seed starting through harvest! Zinnias are a staple in the cutting garden as they come in a wide range of colors and are fairly…
Lettuce may be one of the easiest vegetables to grow at home. If you’re thinking of starting a vegetable garden, definitely add lettuce to your list! You won’t be disappointed. A bag of lettuce can run about $3. And a head of romaine can be about the same. But for pennies you can grow your…
Ranunculus are gorgeous spring flowers that resemble a rose, but are far more beautiful (in my opinion). Their blooms are absolute show stoppers in spring bouquets. So let’s learn how to grow ranunculus for this year’s cut flower garden! The best way to grow ranunculus (zone 6 and colder) is by pre-sprouting the corms and…
Soil blocks are my favorite way to start seeds indoors. They compress soil to form a block. Soil blockers are usually made of metal and can last decades. Plastic seed starting trays, on the other hand, break down quickly (crack and get holes) and take up lots of room in storage during the off season….