Gardening (general)

Extend Your Growing Season into Winter with Cold Frames

November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Cool Climate Vegetables, Gardening (general)

You don't have to stop gardening just because winter is approaching. Learn how to keep growing food with cold frames!

The Wild Monastery Style Garden

September 30, 2019 by farmtheworld, posted in Angelina Williamson, Gardening (general), Herbs

Author Angelina Williamson shares her "Wild Monastery" gardening style, with tips on how to cultivate your own via benign neglect and creative plant pairings.

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How to Save Your Seeds

August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Culinary Herbs, DIY, Gardening (general), Seeds, Vegetables

If you've grown some varieties that you really love, be sure to save a bunch of their seeds, both to grow again next year, and to trade with your friends/family.

10 Essential Gardening Tools (Plus a Few Extras that We Love)

April 10, 2019April 9, 2019 by farmtheworld, posted in Gardening (general), Urban Gardening

Are you new to gardening? Or just expanding your garden toolshed? Here are 10 of the most invaluable tools for all your growing needs.

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Sowing Peas on St. Patrick’s Day

March 16, 2019March 16, 2019 by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Cool Climate Vegetables, Gardening (general), Vegetables

Did you know that throughout the United Kingdom and parts of the USA, it's considered lucky to sow peas on St. Patrick's Day? In temperate areas, the ground has thawed enough by March 17th that peas can be planted, and sowing early will ensure a bountiful spring/early summer harvest.

The Green Conspiracy Garden Planner

March 14, 2019March 17, 2019 by farmtheworld, posted in Gardening (general), Homesteading, Urban Gardening, Vegetables

The Green Conspiracy Garden Planner has everything a gardener could need for a successful growing season, in a truly elegant package.

13 Black Vegetables for a Gothic Garden

February 23, 2019February 23, 2019 by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Gardening (general), Vegetables

Believe it or not, goths love to grow food too! Here are 13 beautiful, delicious black vegetables to grow in your own garden of spooky delights.

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The Importance of Urban Gardening

February 6, 2019 by farmtheworld, posted in Gardening (general)

Humans may be moving to cities more and more. We may be seeing a decline in health, and in biodiversity. We may be losing touch with nature. But with some enthusiasm, wisdom, and community, cities don't have to be desolate.

Interesting Varieties to Explore in 2019

January 4, 2019 by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Gardening (general), Seeds, Vegetables

Sometimes I get terribly daring and pick something random that I've never grown before, just for the sake of experimentation. These are a few varieties I'm eyeing for 2019.

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Compost Tea: How to Brew It and Use It in Your Garden

June 18, 2018 by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Compost, DIY, Gardening (general), Permaculture, Soil, Vegetables

Some people get high tech and use a fish tank aerator for their compost tea, but I just use my stick to slosh everything around for about an hour until it's properly frothy.