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.
…Seed Catalogs 2020
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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.
…Garden Speak: Common Gardening Terms and Meanings
If you are new to gardening and a bit overwhelmed by all the nomenclature, then here are some easy to refer to definitions. These can help you understand different information referring to plants, seeds and soil as you begin your gardening journey.
…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.
…Selecting Plants for Zone 8
One of the biggest learning curves in growing your own food is considering what plants grow well in your area. Zone 8 has the added complication of being considered a transitional zone in which there is wide variation. Here are some tips and tricks for selecting plants and seeds in zone 8.
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