You’ve worked hard on getting your garden ready for summer. You may have added fertilizer and rototilled it in, planted seeds, or added your small plants. Now comes the daily task of watering it to keep your plants hydrated. The last thing that you need is mice destroying all of the hard work that you put into […]
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What to Plant in April to Have a Garden in the Summer
Ah Spring! What a beautiful time of year. The weather is finally warming up and the chill in the air is disappearing. Then snow melts and you notice your brown lawn and dreary garden. Don’t fret, there’s good news! You still have plenty of time to work on your yard and garden before summer. You […]
Sweet Corn: From Garden to Table
Sweet corn is one of the best things about summer. Sweet corn is delicious grilled, boiled, or over a fire. It goes with just about everything. Summer and sweet corn go together like peanut butter and jelly. Think about those summer nights when friends and family are gathered together. Is there corn on the cob? […]
Organic Ways to Boost Nitrogen: 3 Methods to Help Improve Soil
Plants needs nitrogen. They cannot grow without it. Without nitrogen, plants cease growing and turn yellow. Plants use nitrogen to make their DNA, proteins, and amino acids. Nitrogen is essential for plant health. Plants that stop growing, even if they have enough water, might have a nitrogen deficiency. Here are 3 organic ways to boost […]
Everything You Need to Know About Growing Watermelons
Watermelons remind everyone of summer. They are at every picnic and family gathering. Watermelons are juicy, sweet, and delicious. Watermelons can quench your thirst with a burst of flavor on a hot day. There’s almost nothing as satisfying. Growing your own watermelons is something to consider so you can have them all summer long. Here […]
3 Beneficial Bugs for Your Garden
Most of the time, people don’t want bugs in their gardens. Gardens can be ruined by bugs eating leaves or infesting them. Gardeners sometimes use pesticides to keep bugs at bay. Pesticides are great at getting rid of all the bugs in your garden, but not all bugs are harmful. There are several kinds of […]