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 has everything a gardener could need for a successful growing season, in a truly elegant package.
Seeds can fail for a number of reasons. Let's take a look a couple of common issues, and how to prevent them in the future.
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.
For centuries, many First Nations groups across North America have cultivated three plants that worked together in perfect symbiosis: corn, beans, and squash (or pumpkin).
Miniature and dwarf vegetables are ideal for allotments, balcony gardens, window boxes, and indoor containers. Check out these 10 heirloom varieties for small spaces.
Does your special someone love heirloom vegetable and herb seeds? For a special Valentine's Day gift, fill an empty chocolate box with organic seeds and watch your lover light up with joy.
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.
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.
Have you heard of a potager garden before? The term comes from the French word "potage", which basically means "soup pot".
As such, a potager garden features ingredients to toss into soup or stew. Clever, isn't it?
