Turnips are one of those vegetables that don’t get enough love. They are crisp, crunchy, spicy, and the perfect addition to any summer salad, or sandwich. My favorite way to eat them is pickled with beets and served cold. Absolutely delicious! Thankfully, turnips are easy to grow and we have some tips to make it…
Tomatoes are amazing! They are the base of so many dishes in so many cultures because of their versatility and incredible flavor. I’ve always loved tomatoes, but my love for them grew even more when I first had a sun warmed and ripened tomato straight off the plant. Grocery store tomatoes could never compare. That’s…
To me, cucumbers are the epitome of a perfect summer veg. Fresh, crunchy, and watery (in the best way), I mean they are the perfect base for so many summer dishes. But let’s be honest, cucumbers don’t really get the hype they deserve. Even I used to think they were only good for pickles. And…
You’ve seen ‘em at your community garden and at your favorite restaurant—raised garden beds are all the rage. Raised garden beds have grown in popularity for good reason. They make gardening accessible to those with limited space and simplify the process of planting and weeding. What are Raised Beds? Raised beds are garden beds that…
There are many methods of gardening used today, but one of the most popular ways is using raised beds. On my parents farm, they use raised beds for their kitchen garden and grow a variety of vegetables and herbs that are perfect for everyday harvesting. Raised beds are great for smaller spaces and work so…
If you’ve planned your garden and prepped your soil, you are finally ready learn how to plant some starter plants! First things first: purchase the starter plants that you are most excited about growing. Then, simply arrange them up where you would like to plant them. Grab a shovel and a little fertilizer, and you…
Are you in love with honeycrisp apples and elberta peaches? What if I told you there were varieties of fruit tree that you could grow from a container on your balcony or patio? Well… There are! They are often referred to as “Ultra-Dwarf Fruit Trees.” What are Ultra-Dwarf Fruit Trees? Simply put, ultra dwarf fruit…
The movement to eat seasonally & locally is relatively new. It came about in the twentieth century due to the government subsidizing crops like corn and soy. For most of history up until that point, eating seasonally & locally was a given. Even though global food trading started as early as the iron age, it…
If you’re planting a garden for the first time, there are lots of options to consider—like whether you should plant in raised beds or directly in soil, and whether you should grow seedlings or buy starter plants. There are challenges and benefits that come with any method that you choose, and many people find that…
This post contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on these links. You’ve bought your seeds; you’ve prepped your containers. (Psst… Check out our article on how to make DIY seedling containers.) You’re ready to plant your seeds. Now what? It’s time to learn how to…
