Marigolds are a beloved addition to summer gardens, bringing vibrant shades of yellow, orange, red, and mahogany from early summer through the first frost. Known for their resilience, marigolds are tender annuals in colder regions but thrive in warmth and light. This article is your complete guide on how to grow the best marigolds. Popular…
Experience the satisfaction of self-sufficiency by growing Rosemary at home. Even with minimal effort and less-than-ideal soil conditions, you can cultivate enough rosemary to meet personal needs and share it with friends and family. Growing your own becomes a practical and cost-effective choice with rising supermarket prices. This article will cover growing, harvesting, storing, and…
Planning a garden can feel intimidating, but there are tools that can help make it easier and faster. We are currently building a 20’X20′ Growers Solution Quonset greenhouse. Instead of growing in the ground, we are growing in raised beds. We have been very impressed with our Vego Garden raised beds and will use eight…
This beginner’s guide teaches you the basics of growing and harvesting tea in your tea garden. It is perfect for tea lovers and novices alike. A tea garden is a beautiful and practical addition to any garden. Growing tea can be a rewarding experience, not to mention delicious. Many different plants can be grown in…
Protein is for everyone, but what about protein powder? Protein powders are often thought of as nutritional supplements for athletes. This is completely understandable because most protein powders focus on selling their products to athletes. However, while athletes need more protein than most people, everybody needs to consume a minimum amount of protein every day…
After a lot of planning on where we would grow things, we decided where we wanted the well water to go. There is an old kennel that we are converting to a potting shed that would need water. Our Vego-raised garden area would need water. Our outdoor shower would need water. Our compost would need…
Embarking on a homesteading journey is an exciting and fulfilling endeavor that connects you with nature, promotes a sustainable lifestyle, and provides a sense of accomplishment. Whether you’re dreaming of a rural escape or a self-sufficient backyard in the city, here are the essential steps to start your homestead. Define Your Homesteading Goals Plan Your…
Want to take a cutting from your citrus tree? Learn how to propagate a lemon tree step-by-step! We bought our lemon tree at a big box home improvement store. When we bought our first lemon tree I had no idea what to look for and purchased a poorly shaped lemon tree that quickly transformed into…
Do you have a favorite garden store? If you’re like me, you probably have several. I enjoy gardening from seeds, but I also like to buy plants that are either hard to find seeds for or don’t grow well from seeds. I also like to pick up, look at and smell plants before deciding if…
Rosemary cuttings are the most common way to propagate rosemary. Today I’ll show you how to propagate a rosemary plant from stem cuttings. If you’re looking to expand your herb garden or want to expand your garden with more rosemary plants, your mother plant is an excellent source to start with. About Rosemary Rosemary is…