Gardening Broccoli Plant Growing Stages, From Seed to Harvest Donna Larson, December 29, 2023 Is it your first time growing broccoli and you’re unsure what your it’s supposed to look like? Let’s look at all of the broccoli plant growing stages, … Continue Reading
Composting What Plants Like Chicken Manure and How to Safely Use It Jenny Graham, December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 Organic gardeners often want to know what plants like chicken manure and how to safely use it in the vegetable garden. We will cover what plants like chicken manure and which don’t like chicken manure. The why, when, and how much poultry manure to use, composting it, and the safe… Continue Reading
Gardening The Best Survival Garden Seeds for Your Stockpile Donna Larson, December 28, 2023December 28, 2023 In recent years, we’ve seen a dramatic climb in those interested in gardening for food security. So what are the best survival garden seeds for your stockpile? Continue Reading
Gardening 105 Edible Perennials Zone 9: Growing A Food Forest Jenny Graham, December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 Are you ready to branch out and grow a food forest? Planting the best edible perennials zone 9, along with annual plants, will have you harvesting food year after year. The Best Edible Perennials Zone 9 While this list is specifically for zone 9, many of these edible perennial… Continue Reading
Gardening How to Add Nutrients to Soil: 20 Organic Garden Amendments Jenny Graham, December 25, 2023December 25, 2023 Are you curious how to add nutrients to soil for a healthy, productive soil that’s full of life? Let’s take a look at the top 20 organic garden amendments to get your garden growing. Jump to the Top 20 Organic Garden Amendments When & How to Add Nutrients to Soil… Continue Reading
Gardening Growing Guide: How Long do Jalapeno Seeds Take to Germinate? Jenny Graham, December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 Thinking you may want grow some hot peppers? It may have you wondering, how long do jalapeno seeds take to germinate? Let’s turn up the heat and grow some jalapeno peppers, shall we? How Long do Jalapeno Seeds Take to Germinate? Jalapeno pepper seeds are notorious for being a little… Continue Reading
Gardening How to Grow Carrots in Florida, Seed to Harvest Donna Larson, December 10, 2023 Have you had a hard time growing carrots in Florida, (or the South)? We have all the details on how to grow carrots in Florida for a successful harvest here. Continue Reading
Gardening Are Coffee Grounds Good for Christmas Cactus Plants? Donna Larson, December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 It’s the holiday season, and Christmas Cacti are gifted amongst family and friends. In our search for the right care for the popular houseplant, we found ourselves asking are coffee grounds good for Christmas Cactus plants? Here’s what we found. Are Coffee Grounds Good for Christmas Cactus? Yes, coffee grounds… Continue Reading