Survival Gardening

Strawberries are a great addition to any garden, but they do require special care and attention, especially in the winter. To keep your plants healthy and...

While many of us think only of spring as planting time, there is much gardening to be done throughout fall. Officially, fall begins with the autumnal...

Fall is coming, and now is the perfect time to think about cool weather planting.  One of the hardy mainstays in the garden is garlic.  Garlic...

Whether you’re just starting to think about planting a garden or a veteran of many seasons, it never hurts to return to the basics for a...

The soil in my high-plains garden is nothing like the rich, chocolate cake loam I grew up with in southern Idaho. No, I’ve got two extremes—sandy...

Something that even the most seasoned gardeners often give little thought to is the quality of the soil they plan on growing their fruits, vegetables, and...

I admit it—when I first started gardening, I was a little overly ambitious. My approach to growing vegetables was simple. In my mind, any old patch...

A bountiful harvest is a good thing… right up until you have too much of a good thing going on. Strong tomato plants will deliver just...

Old-timers in the garden will tell you that the best way to maintain healthy soil in your garden is to rotate your crops from one bed...

Gardening is one of the most satisfying activities you can find. Whether you garden as a hobby or a way of life, the process and the...