The diverse group of plants produces pumpkin vines with fruits coming in various colors. These range from gray to orange. The shapes can be round, oval, or long, and the skin can either be ridged, smooth, or knobbly. You only need to grow a few pumpkins to have access to lots of the sweet flesh…
Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables
Do you know which fruits and vegetables are in season? I know, and I am with you, with our busy lives it is difficult to remember all of them. Also, which ones are good for you? That gives you plenty to think about, doesn’t it? And that is why we created this post. Do you…
Vegetable Companion Planting part 2
Companion planting is a fantastic tool that all gardeners should take advantage of. It is an organic, chemical-free way of designing and planting your garden. It reaps the benefits’ nature can bring. The mixed cropping of different plants offers a wealth of opportunities to discover. Yes, keep reading to find out how. What are the…
Vegetable Companion Planting
Growing vegetables and companion planting is a joyous past-time. It is a hobby good for the mind, body, and soul, to work the ground and have your hands in the soil. Fresh vegetables picked from the garden do also taste better than any from a supermarket. Yet, growing garden crops is also full of challenges….
Growing Lettuce on a Windowsill
Do you fancy homegrown lettuce without having your own garden? It is possible now. Grow lettuce indoors in containers in a quick, easy and enjoyable way is possible. You’ll get fresh, tasty and nutritious leaves every day and why not all year-round. Preferably, you have a small sunny windowsill or a small balcony space to…
How To Start a Vegetable Garden
Growing your own vegetables at home is an immensely satisfying and nourishing hobby, and it can be so simple, starting a small garden. If you are wanting to start a vegetable garden, here are some simple steps to help feed your family with home-grown, nutritious veggies like pumpkins throughout the year. Why Creating A Vegetable…
What to plant in June
Are you new to sowing seeds? Alright, I recommend reading how to sow seeds and what to plant in April, May, so you can bring yourself up to speed and start planting this June. With the Summer temperatures on the horizon, we are all out for a garden treat. Weather permitting 🙂 There will be…
Sowing Seeds
You bought your vegetable, sunflower seeds, or any other. You may have (or not) your garden plan ready. I bet like many people you can’t wait to start. But only, I am sure you are confused whether to start sowing indoors or outdoors!? I know I was, when I first start. Because the seed packets…
What to Plant in April May
You asked what to plant in April, May? Well, seeding or planting veggies earlier in the year will bring its fruits later on. We did some seeding indoors and plant outdoors. It is very exciting to see the tiny heads showing up, but also to grow your own produce, knowing you can eat organic veggies…
Feeding tomatoes
Are you feeding tomatoes organically? Not yet? Don’t worry, in this post, we’ll tackle and explain how tomato feeding is important in order to get those delicious shiny tomatoes. Step 1) plan your calendar well ahead. For example, see if you’re near or already in springtime. Step 2) search and buy good quality compost/soil with…