Creating a Homegrown and Homemade Life
Are you gearing up for the garden? Picking out seeds is one of the first steps in planning a garden. Reading a seed packet can be like reading hieroglyphics. That’s why I’ve written Choosing the Right Seed: A Guide to Seed Types. I’ll help you decipher the seed code.
Do you want to start composting this year? I’m going to compare a compost tumbler vs a compost pile. Is a compost tumbler worth the investment? We will run through the pros and cons of both methods, so that you can make a more informed decision.
Ever wonder what it means when plants are labeled as perennial, annual, or biennial? It’s important to know the difference when planting a vegetable garden, herb garden, or a flower bed. In short it’s all about how long the plant will grow.
The first frost has come, which means a freeze is sure to arrive shortly. Make sure you know how to winterize the garden to make springtime more productive. Don’t just pick the end of the harvest and forget about the beds. We need to “make the beds” now that we are done with them. Do just a little work now and reap the big benefits later.
Just because fall is here doesn’t mean the garden is done producing yet! Before putting the garden to bed for the winter, make sure to plant garlic in the fall. This will ensure you a good crop next spring. Then all winter you can be excited to have already started a garden for the spring.
