Many gardeners enjoy trying to grow plants in a bottle, but it’s likely that no one has had the success that David Latimer of the United Kingdom has. Latimer planted spiderworts in his 10-gallon glass bottle in 1960, and he ...
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The Trick To Growing 50 Lbs. Of Tomatoes In The Smallest Space Possible
If you’re like most people new to homesteading and self-sufficiency, then you have limited space to garden. What’s the best way to make the most of your small parcel of land? Vertical gardening. Vertical gardening allows you to produce more ...
Read More »The Simplest Way To Keep Squash (And Zucchini) From Taking Over The Garden
One of my biggest concerns each year when I am dedicating space in my garden is where to put the vine plants (such as summer squash and zucchini). I don’t grow anything in super-huge amounts, as I don’t have an ...
Read More »4 Clever Ways To Garden In A Drought
Summer weather is officially here, and for many gardeners that means one thing: a lack of rain. For others, it may mean a drought. Gardening during summer is never easy, but how do you grow your favorite vegetables when nature ...
Read More »5 Ways To Grow More Vegetables In The Space You Have (No. 2 Is Crazy — But Works!)
You don’t have to invest in a large hobby farm to enjoy the benefits of gardening. Whether you’re limited by a small lot size, an abundance of shade, or apartment dwelling, you may be surprised at how many vegetables ...
Read More »How To Grow Cool-Weather Crops (Even Lettuce!) During Summer
What do lettuce, spinach, mustard, kale, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage have in common? They all like cool weather – preferably in the 60s. When days get long and temperatures climb into the 80s and above, these sensitive veggies tend to ...
Read More »Everything You Possibly Could Want To Know About Growing Peas
Fresh peas are a thing of beauty. Ready to eat in early summer, peas are some of the season’s first tastes of green. Winters are long up north where I live, and eating fresh from the garden is a welcome ...
Read More »Junk The Water Hose For A Simple $35 DIY Rainwater Irrigation System
One of my favorite summertime passions is gardening. I generally attempt to grow all the needed vegetables I consume over the course of the summer as a way of ensuring I am eating high quality products while also saving ...
Read More »How To Grow Rhubarb, The Perennial Vegetable You Plant Once And Enjoy For Years
There is more to rhubarb than meets the eye. You may know it as the edible perennial that pops up early in spring in yards all across the cooler regions of North America. Rhubarb is famous for its tart flavor, ...
Read More »The 8 Dumbest Mistakes Even Smart Gardeners Make (No. 3 Could Ruin Your Entire Crop)
There is more to gardening than meets the eye. From the viewpoint of one who has never tried growing their own food, it may appear to be simply a case of tilling up some soil, popping a few seeds in, ...
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