Growing 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…
Read MoreYou've heard that green vegetables are good for you, but did you know that broccoli microgreens are a legit SUPERFOOD? They are the Superman of green vegetables and they are effortless to grow, harvest, and eat.Have you wondered about the microgreen craze? This post is all about how to grow…
Read MoreGrowing your own garlic in the south is easy as long as you know exactly what you need to know. This way you don’t get bothered with details that just don’t apply to your situation. Garlic, like other bulbing plants, will grow differently based on your latitude (because of differing…
Read MoreIf you are like me, you're growing cucumbers this summer and you need to answer the question: how much water do cucumbers need a day?This blog post will tell you everything you need to know about how much water cucumbers need a day. How Much Water Cucumber Plants Need Per…
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