"Growing garlic" was a popular topic during the pandemic, and its popularity continued into 2022. According to Exploding Topics, More and more people search for "garlic farm" and "garlic farmer" each year, and there are no signs of slowing. Garlic is a common ingredient in many recipes, both for its…
Read MoreGardening is more popular now than ever before, and as a market gardener and gardening educator, I love it. I believe that the more people who can eat fresh, affordable, organically-grown vegetables, the better. With the increased push to grow your own food, questions come up all the time surrounding…
Read MoreFrost-hardy vegetables can withstand frosty temperatures and even a light frost without damage. Many gardeners choose to grow frost-hardy vegetables so they can enjoy fresh, homegrown produce even during the colder months. Frost Hardy Vegetables Allow You to Maximize the Amount of Food You Grow in a Single Plot Growing…
Read MoreGrowing your own gourmet garlic (allium sativum) is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in the home garden. It's a great vegetable to grow for several reasons. First, it is very easy to grow and does not require a lot of space. Second, garlic can be planted…
Read MoreIf you're a home gardener, you know many different types of tomatoes to choose from. But you've probably never planted grafted tomatoes. Grafted tomatoes are created by putting two tomato plants together – one that is resistant to disease and one that produces delicious fruit. Growers can get the best…
Read MoreWhat is a Potager Garden? A potager garden is a French term that means "kitchen garden." It's similar to an English cottage garden but emphasizes vegetables and edible herbs instead of only flowers. The French word potager comes from the Latin word potare, which means "to drink." This refers to…
Read MoreGrowing your own onions is a great way to save money on groceries and have a steady supply of fresh, sweet onions all year long. It's really easy to do - you can even do it in the fall and winter in warmer climates!You'll love being able to grow your…
Read MoreBuying seed garlic every year can be expensive, and you don't want to save a bunch of your harvested cloves to plant again; you want to eat those too! You love garlic, and with this easy trick, you'll never have to buy seed garlic again. By planting garlic bulbils, you'll…
Read MoreWhy Would You Want to Sell Plants From Home? There are so many reasons to consider selling plants from home! Selling Plants is Easy Money So many people love the idea of growing a garden, but they don’t think about starting their own seedlings. There seems to be a mental…
Read MoreIf you are like me you love growing vegetables and you gravitate toward using organic fertilizer. At our online produce store "Growing the Good Life", we sell vegetables we grow on-site using organic methods. Depending on the time of year, we are growing: artichokes asparagus beans broccoli cabbage cauliflower collard…
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