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!
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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
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
Pruning Summer Squash? Yea or Nay
Its about that time of year. The garden is starting to blossom, and among the sea of green and brown, you're starting to see little shoots of color popping up everywhere. If you've planted summer squash, large orange/yellow flowers will be among this sea of growth. But how best should you care for your growing greens, and most importantly, should you prune them when they start … [Read more...] about Pruning Summer Squash? Yea or Nay
Zeolite: Yay or Nay?
If you started reading this hoping for a definitive answer to the question above, I'm sorry to disappoint. I've been reading about Zeolitef for a while and--given the nature of the soil in my garden--decided to give it a go this year, working about 3 pounds into roughly 300 square feet of garden space as a test. I'll report back on the yields, but how well it works still … [Read more...] about Zeolite: Yay or Nay?
