“Anyone who thinks gardening begins in the spring and ends in the fall is missing the best part of the whole year; for gardening begins in January with the dream. ” – Josephine Nuese
…Spring Garden Goals
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Seed Catalogs 2020
It is that time of year! Seed catalogs are being mailed out all over and many gardeners are planning their spring garden. Here are some of the best seed catalogs out there.
…How to grow: Fig Trees
Fig trees are an easy tree to add to any garden or homestead. With few pests, minimal fertilizing and reasonably hardiness, they are a great tree to consider growing at home.
…Direct sowing and starting seeds outdoors
If you live in the south or anywhere tropical, likely you do not need to start your seeds indoors during the winter. You can, if you have a very tight vegetable rotation but the growing season in these regions is often plenty long enough for even the most finicky, long season squash. There are some other considerations, benefits and drawbacks to starting your seeds outdoors or direct sowing them.
…Step by Step: How to build a simple raised bed
One of the simplest ways to increase your gardening space is to add small or large raised beds where appropriate on your property. Ideally, you want a spot with at least 6 hours of sun if you intend on growing food there. You also want at least a couple of beds in order to practice good crop rotation.
I have an unusual set up in my backyard in that a large portion is covered by large pecan trees and the other areas are covered by cement. Given this, there are still a few spots I can tuck in another bed or two. These directions are for two 2ft by 4 ft (by 8 inch) raised beds.
…Compost 101
Compost is a very easy way to add soil fertility and grow a better garden. Learn more about how to make a compost system, when to use and little tips and tricks.
