Long ago, I followed the "rules" of gardening. Such as using a measuring tape to ensure I planted my seeds and plants correctly "x" apart, as dictated by the back of the seed packet, or on the start's tag. But as I got deeper into gardening, I started squeezing more in, wherever I found space,… Continue reading Gardening 101: Why Density Planting Matters
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Easy Vegetables To Raise In Grow Bags
When we were full-on homesteading at our place on Whidbey Island, I would periodically get someone posting on Facebook or Instagram, "Must be nice to have land. Most people live in an (insert apartment, condo, no backyard, etc)". The thing is, I have grown nearly every way there is - that is how deep my… Continue reading Easy Vegetables To Raise In Grow Bags
Filling Up The Greenhouse
A new grow zone comes with adjusting my internal clock. April 15th was the last freeze day at our previous place. Here, in the Shenandoah Valley, in West Virginia, it is closer to mid May. There will be plenty of hot days, but also cold nights that sneak in and kill everything. Last week there… Continue reading Filling Up The Greenhouse
How To Grow And Make Paprika
Paprika is a spice that isn't used enough these days. In the mid-century decades, it was the go-to garnishment for your meals. Deviled Eggs without a sprinkle of the orange-red delight? What kind of heathen are you? Of course, back in the 1930s to 70s, it was cutting edge to use paprika. Food wasn't quite… Continue reading How To Grow And Make Paprika
Building My Patio Garden
If I could find a positive outcome of my arm injury this summer, it is that I reclaimed the patios around our house. I would look out and sigh at the mess it had all become, but getting started on it never happened until I couldn't work in the big gardens on the homestead. And… Continue reading Building My Patio Garden