I grew up with a root cellar and an attic, and my parents and grandparents heavily relied on them for storage. Gardening wasn't just a means to provide fresh vegetables when they were in season....
When I first tried growing eggplants (or aubergines) in my area under the mountains (zone 6B), they didn't do so well. They were growing outdoors, and during the heat of summer, they kept dropping...
As organic gardeners, we have a duty to protect our health, our plants' health, and the environment - but this is no easy task. Plenty of unwanted bugs and microorganisms come to feast on our...
Gardening in a small space is challenging because there's little room for error. Unexpected frosts can damage tender plants. The heat of summer can be a problem for seed germination. Pests and...
Having a good understanding of succession planting is crucial if you have a small garden and want to maximize your yields. During my first growing season, I’ve had many raised beds sitting empty...
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,...