When you’re gardening in a small space, you have to get creative. Spacing is something that new gardeners are often confused about because the directions on the seed packet are often meant for large-scale farming. I discovered multi-sowing when I started learning more about intensive gardening, and it’s been a method that has been very productive for certain crops.
Are you worried that your raised beds are drying out too quickly? Do you feel like your topsoil is too hard and crusty to plant seedlings or sow seeds into? I’ve had the same concerns about my soil in my first year of gardening, especially in the heat of summer. My autumn crops suffered because…
Crop rotation can be very confusing for a beginner hobby gardener. There are already so many rules to follow, so many things to learn. I decided not to rotate crops in my raised beds, or at least not do it intentionally, and see what happens. As it turns out, if you take care of your…
Gardening in a small space is challenging because the best way to ensure a great harvest is to have every square foot packed with vegetables. This is sometimes difficult to achieve because, despite our best intentions, plants don’t always get the best start that we’d like. When it comes to direct sowing vs. sowing seeds in seed starting trays, I experimented with both, and my preferred method is seed starting trays. However, they both have an important role in the garden.
Arugula is a cold-weather crop that is incredibly fast-growing, hence the name “rocket” salad. It’s one of our favorite leafy greens to throw in our salads and pestos.
I used to think gardening was all about planting, weeding, and watering, but it’s much more complex than I imagined it to be. As a consequence, it’s also a lot more fun, because I don’t get bored with the same old tasks.
Every season brings different practices when it comes to gardening. Winter is a time of thoughtful planning and stocking up on seeds. Spring is all about taking care of those seedlings. Summer is a time of overwhelming growth and bounty. Autumn is when we give back nourishment to the soil.