At our previous homestead, my fruit and berry gardens were a source of pride. I had so many plants growing, and many were unusual, such as white blackberries and lingonberries. When the boys were little, they loved going out to pick and have 'garden nibbles'. But more so, growing fruit and berries is economical. After… Continue reading Gardens To Plan: Berry And Fruit Garden
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Gardens To Plan: Asian Inspired Garden
Do you prepare many Asian inspired dishes? I definitely do. With proper planning, you can have fresh vegetables and herbs from March to November (or year-round in a greenhouse), even in cold climates. Your choices of what you will grow based on what area of Asia you prefer - be it the Philippines, Japan, Thailand,… Continue reading Gardens To Plan: Asian Inspired Garden
14 Vegetables To Grow and Harvest In 30 Days
If you went through this past weekend's polar vortex storm on the East Coast, you might be feeling cabin fever. Dreaming of a spring garden that isn't buried under a sheet of snow and ice. We are still quite a bit away from spring, but that doesn't need to stop your dreaming, however! Quick-growing vegetables… Continue reading 14 Vegetables To Grow and Harvest In 30 Days
Gardens To Plan: Salsa & Taco Garden
Love fresh salsa? Imagine how convenient it would be to have everything you need for fresh salsa. Garden fresh veggies. Walking into your gardens and picking in late summer, then heading to the kitchen - maybe even an outdoor kitchen - and starting to create so many meals. Nothing older than a few minutes, as… Continue reading Gardens To Plan: Salsa & Taco Garden
Gardens To Plan: The Pizza Garden
This garden theme is a practical approach to engaging children in gardening. Get them to help plan the layout, and the seeding, then planting, and to harvest it so they can then help make dinner. Pizza Garden: Tomatoes Bell Peppers Cayenne Peppers (For red pepper flakes - a long-term project, but hands off mostly) Basil… Continue reading Gardens To Plan: The Pizza Garden