Regardless of the type of lettuce you grow, spacing is everything. Planning your yields per person for the season ahead is tricky, as lettuces grow very different from one another, and some are useful both as cut-and-come-again crops as well as fully formed ball lettuces. To try to get to grips with this big wide…
We’ve all been there. We have dreams of garden grandeur and we have the best intentions of making those dreams a reality. But, one thing leads to another and suddenly those dreams get quickly moved to the back burner as life takes over. So, how do you restore your now neglected and overgrown vegetable garden? …
Vertical gardening has become a popular option for gardeners that are working with limited space because it gives you the option to grow up instead of out. And the best way to garden vertically is with a trellis structure. But, it can be hard to figure out exactly where to put a trellis once you…
There are a lot of discussions in the gardening world about whether or not sawdust is a suitable mulching material. Some say it’s great for weed suppression and moisture retention while others say it can do more harm than good. So, what’s the right answer? In short, yes, sawdust can be used as mulch. As…
One of the fun things about being a home gardener is getting to be creative with the tools and supplies we use in our gardens. Using recycled paper is a staple in my garden because it’s so versatile and provides many benefits to my plants. The best ways to use shredded paper in the garden…
Green beans are one of the most widely grown plants in the world; they are a dependable and simple-to-grow crop. They announce the arrival of summer for their sustenance as they prefer full sun, well-drained soil, and warm temperatures. Beans are one of the first vegetables harvested because they can produce pods all summer. Beans…