How to Grow Carrots
Growing carrots in your backyard vegetable garden or in containers on a porch or patio doesn’t have to be difficult. Check out this helpful information and tips on how to …
How to Make Fire Cider
Maybe you’ve heard a bit of buzz about this health craze called fire cider. Spoiler alert: it’s not a new thing! Not sure what fire cider is or how to …
How to Prune Fruit Trees
Though the idea of cutting back trees to produce more fruit may seen counterintuitive, it really is the best thing for your fruit trees. But there are right and wrong …
Free Kids Gardening Printables
Happy Spring! There’s no better reward than watching children get interested in how plants grow and what it takes to grow the food they eat. As a backyard gardener for …
Plastic Cup Greenhouse
This mini greenhouse is made with just two plastic cups, easily purchased at the dollar store. And it’s a great way to show kids how seeds grow at home or …
How to Start a Garden Bonus
This is just a quick bonus lesson for those of you thinking about what type of garden you’d like to have. You’ve already chosen a spot for your garden in …
How to Start a Garden: Plants and Seeds
As a beginner gardener, if you’re wondering when to use plants and when to use seeds, then you’re not alone! What are the benefits to using seeds in the garden? …
Garden Soil in Your Backyard
Soil is the one of the most important elements of a successful vegetable garden. And be sure not to call it dirt, master gardeners (at least where I live) get …
It’s All About Garden Soil
How to Start a Garden: Lesson Two You’ve made it to next lesson in the How to Start a Vegetable Garden series, and this will be all about soil! If …
How to Start a Garden Lesson One
Starting a garden doesn’t have to be difficult or daunting. In fact, by following along with this video series, you’ll be able to get started today! Lesson One: Choosing a …