Creating a Homegrown and Homemade Life
I love gardening, but I hate all of the pests. And even more than the pests, I can’t stand all of the chemicals used to get rid of them. The whole point of growing vegetables at home was to avoid chemicals. So I’ve been using essential oils for pest control in the garden.
Have you started planning your garden yet? I’ve already set up the greenhouse and filled it with seeds. This time of year often leaves me Googling if it is better to start seeds indoors or direct sow them. Unfortunately there isn’t a clear cut answer, but I’m here to help.
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.
Have your tomatoes started to tumble over yet? Once the heat hits, the tomato plants take off and soon they are falling over and need to be tied up. I’ve found the best way to tie up tomato plants and best of all it’s free! Using just a stake and a worn out t-shirt you too can tie up the tomatoes.
Are you starting a garden this spring? There’s no time like the present to start growing your own food right in your own backyard. There are some basic things you will need in order to start a vegetable garden. Besides things like dirt and seeds, there are also some essential beginner gardening tools that will make your life so much easier. While not costly they add convenience to the process.
