Making an indoor compost is easier than you think, and, since you’re here I imagine you already know how absolutely beneficial it is for your plants and garden, not to mention the fact that you take less garbage to the curb or dump every week. It is true, you can easily create beneficial compost inside [...]
Protect A Garden From The Freeze
October 13, 2012 by 1 Comment
Here in the north, we’ve already seen snow in the garden. Winter is on it’s way which means it is time to protect the garden from the freeze, namely the most valuable plants for next years growth. Although many gardeners believe that when the weather starts getting colder and the leaves start to fall, it [...]
Organic Mulch
October 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Earlier this month I was talking about mulch for the garden as winter approaches. If you are reading this, you have used some form of mulch during your gardening life. However, did you know that there are many other options for organic mulch to explore? That conversation struck up some lively discussions regarding the costs [...]
Fall Gardens
October 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Since our seasons in this part of North America are so short, I’ve often entertained building a green house. After the house fire though my building projects are already too many to count so this year I opted to turn my mind to the fall gardens. Fall gardening keeps the produce moving into the kitchen, [...]
Plant A Victory Garden
August 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On my last trip to visit friends in Ohio I was asked about my Victory Garden. Since I bounced around varying countries as a child I can honestly say I’d never heard the term before. I’ve been gardening in my front yard, in my back yard, and in my fields for many years. To me [...]
Backyard Pond Fish
July 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Do you already have a backyard pond? If so, it may be time to add some ornamental fish to the mix to give it life and color on those dog days of summer. If you don’t have a backyard pond, what’s stopping you? One of the easiest ways to bring the country into your suburban [...]
Flower Seeds
February 5, 2012 by 1 Comment
Start clearing a corner to work through some annual flower seeds order. As soon as they arrive you’ll be digging in the dirt and getting them under a grow light.
Composting
February 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Did you know that in Canada, since 1995, Composting has been granted an Awareness Week? True. May 4th to 10th, annually. Be sure to check out worm composting if you think you’d like to try composting for house plants or over winter. To learn more about composting I’ve tagged a few other articles here on [...]
Make Compost
February 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
You can make compost to save money on soil enhancements and it is a really nice way to use up garden and household waste. You’ll enjoy a new level of successful growing in your garden and you can keep it all under wraps in a corner of your yard in a tidy bin until you [...]
Spring Garden Checklist
February 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Very Early Spring Start dreaming of your gardens. Start sketching how you’d like it to look when it is in full bloom, framing your front walkway, the back deck, and just generally punctuating your landscape. This is the best time to let your imagination go wild and envision the perfect garden. Just remember to be [...]
