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…
With all the information out there, situating raised beds can be a little overwhelming. I’ve used raised beds for years, and more often than not I’ll place them anywhere I can that gets full sun. Recently I’ve learned that there’s a science to orienting raised beds for maximum light and that’s changed my whole perspective…
Starting a raised bed garden is no easy task. It can be expensive and labor-intensive, but it’s a one-time job and the results are well worth it in the end. My family has grown food using in-ground rows for as long as I can remember, and while this approach is straightforward and economical, it’s also a never-ending battle with weeds and dry bare soil.
I’m gardening in a small area but that doesn’t mean I can’t get creative, unconventional even, to get higher yields from my garden, and make it look interesting, too. On top of being efficient, vertical gardening has some notable advantages that we are going to discuss here. The best vegetables to grow vertically are beans,…
One of the most challenging problems I’ve dealt with when first setting up my raised bed garden was that of weedy pathways. The first year of gardening will always be the most difficult in terms of weeds. While I managed to suppress most of them, there are still adjustments to be made, and hopefully I can inspire you to make the right choice.
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…