Why you should keep a gardening journal this fall

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Why you should keep a gardening journal this fall

A few years ago, I started keeping a gardening journal for the first time. As a year-round gardener, I have multiple gardening spaces including 4 raised beds, a small unheated greenhouse and a deck which I use to house 10-12 large pots and numerous small-to-medium-sized containers in the warmer months. My aim was to grow enough food to meet at least half of my family’s needs for fresh produce. I also wanted to be able to share a surplus with neighbors and friends. Little did I know that a garden journal could help me achieve so much more than I expected!

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Transitioning to Green Agriculture: The Crucial Role of Eco-Friendly Fertilizer Additives

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Transitioning to Green Agriculture: The Crucial Role of Eco-Friendly Fertilizer Additives

Agriculture has played a foundational role in the progression of human societies, acting as a pillar for economic development and sustenance. With the advent of the modern era, however, our reliance on industrialized agricultural practices has resulted in dire environmental consequences.

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Green Thumb Confidential: Unveiling the Insider Secrets of Organic Gardening for Beginners

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Green Thumb Confidential: Unveiling the Insider Secrets of Organic Gardening for Beginners

Are you eager to embark on a rewarding journey of organic gardening? Look no further! Whether you dream of cultivating a flourishing home garden or starting a thriving organic gardening business, this article is packed with invaluable knowledge to empower you to achieve your greenest aspirations.

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12 ways to create a stunning container garden

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12 ways to create a stunning container garden

Summer is almost here! Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or a newbie to the gardening world, it's never too late to bring some life to your living space with a beautiful potted garden. While some may have already started their seedlings indoors, there's no need to worry if you're just now getting started - there's still plenty of time to grow good things this season!

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Spring into Gardening: Tips for Preparing Your Garden for the Season

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Spring into Gardening: Tips for Preparing Your Garden for the Season

Winter has come to an end and even if the weather in your area is still cold, there is much you can do to prepare for the spring gardening season, and plenty of time to still have a healthy, abundant harvest in as little as a few weeks, depending on your growing zone.

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A food garden in winter: 6 things you can do now to harvest in the cold season

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A food garden in winter: 6 things you can do now to harvest in the cold season

Most people who garden believe that the growing season lasts until the temperature drops below freezing and the dew turns into frost. This is not entirely true; some regions (USDA zones 0-2) have a very short growing season that means they cannot grow vegetables outdoors unless they employ special techniques and plant seeds specially designed for that climate. However, most people, even those residing in places where snowfall occurs every winter (such as Ontario), can continue to garden throughout the entire calendar.

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5 Ways to Prevent Weeds Without Using Pesticides

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5 Ways to Prevent Weeds Without Using Pesticides

Weeds are a problem for many homeowners, especially homeowners with gardens. They can take over your lawn, and make your driveway or pavement look messy. In the garden, these unwanted plants compete with nutrients needed by your flowers and crops, can destroy the health of your soil, contribute to the spread of mold spores and diseases, and take over your garden bed if left unchecked.

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What should I add to my garden soil this fall?

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What should I add to my garden soil this fall?

Fall can be a busy season for gardeners, even if you’ve stopped growing crops. Soil is the basic foundation for any successful garden, as healthy soil is needed to grow healthy plants. One important task is amending the soil to improve its structure, address any problems from last growing season and prepare it for the next. season. Amending the soil for new batches of plants is an important part of the gardening process. If a gardener does not do this, their garden will suffer and their plants may not thrive as well as they should. However, this task can be time-consuming with many different tools and steps involved in its execution.

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25 Vegetables and Herbs You Can Plant Now for a Fall Harvest

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25 Vegetables and Herbs You Can Plant Now for a Fall Harvest

Fall is the perfect time to start planning for next year’s food garden. This is a great time of year to get started on planning and planting, as you can still enjoy the weather without having to worry about frost or snow. It also gives you plenty of time to think through what you want to grow in your garden before it gets too cold.

But did you know that fall is also a great time to plant vegetables and herbs that you can harvest this season, too?

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5 steps to a productive food garden this fall

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5 steps to a productive food garden this fall

While many people only grow food gardens during the spring and summer months, there’s no reason that your gardening season has to end now, unless you are in a part of the world where the weather turns bitterly cold in the fall, and you have no season extending tools (or options for indoor growing). As the hot summer months give way to cooler temperatures, you can begin planting new varieties of food crops, or continue successive planting of summer-to-fall vegetables and herbs.

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Why your lawn care should include micro clover

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Why your lawn care should include micro clover

In much of the Northern Hemisphere, August is one of the hottest months of the year. As a result, many lawns are parched, with patches of brown and an overgrowth of hardy weeds scarring the landscape. Keeping a lawn green year-round is especially challenging this time of year; even more so if your area has seen a relentless onslaught of summer heat or drought conditions, or your city or municipality has placed restrictions on your use of water.

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The Ultimate Eco-Friendly Gardening Checklist

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The Ultimate Eco-Friendly Gardening Checklist

Guest post by Greg Niewold

Anyone who loves to garden knows that one of the best parts of winter is looking ahead to spring: the season of planting. This year as you’re dreaming and planning, why not think about trying some eco-friendly strategies in your garden? Whether you’re a total newbie or a veteran grower, you may be surprised to learn how little steps toward sustainability could improve your everyday garden operations. With eco-friendly approaches, not only will your garden be greener and gentler to the environment, but you’ll possibly save costs and improve your yield, too.

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