Watermelons are a delicious and refreshing fruit that can be grown in your own backyard with the right knowledge and care. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner looking to try your hand at growing watermelons, this guide will provide you with valuable information on the best practices for growing watermelons, the best time to grow them, how to grow them, the best … [Read more...] about Life’s a ‘Rind’ When You Have Watermelon!
Gardening
From Stink to Soil: Turning a Rotten Situation into Compost Gold
Compost, often referred to as "black gold" by gardeners, is a nutrient-rich soil conditioner that is invaluable for maintaining healthy plants and a thriving garden. It is essentially decomposed organic matter that enriches soil, promotes beneficial microorganisms, and helps retain moisture. Understanding composting, creating your own compost, and utilizing it effectively can … [Read more...] about From Stink to Soil: Turning a Rotten Situation into Compost Gold
Cover Crops and Their Uses
Last time, we mentioned the importance of planting cover crops in the off season. Thing is, there are quite a few different types of cover crops, and while all are helpful, each has its own particular specialty. Read on for the various uses of cover crops, and the particular benefits of several popular variants. Erosion The most common reason for planting cover crops is to … [Read more...] about Cover Crops and Their Uses
Offseason Garden Prep
If you've got a fall garden going, you've still plenty of plants in the ground, so bookmark this for when you're done for the year. If, however, like many gardeners, your growing season is over for the year, its time to begin thinking about prepping your ground for spring. Read on for some ways you can get a head start on a fruitful spring season. Removing Plants For … [Read more...] about Offseason Garden Prep
Handling Harlequin Bugs
Harlequin bugs. You can't live with 'em, and it would certainly be more pleasant to live without them! Unlike their carnival-esque name, these mid-sized little garden pests are no laughing matter. Feasting primarily upon cabbage, broccoli and brussels sprouts--or basically any brassica they can find--these bugs tend to show up in clusters, leaving a path of destruction in their … [Read more...] about Handling Harlequin Bugs
