Growing sprouts can be a new way to add extra flavor and nutrition to meals. They are quick, simple, and there is a wide choice of different tastes to choose from. What are sprouts? Sprouting seeds is the process of germinating seeds to eat them, usually raw. They can be ready in less than a week…
Kitchen and small garden
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Seasonal Fruits n Vegetables
Do you know which fruits and vegetables are in season? I know, and I am with you, it is difficult to know all of them, and that is why we created this post. Do you buy fruits and vegetables at your local market or supermarket, or do you grow your own? If you buy them,…
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
Growing lettuce is a simple, quick, and enjoyable way to provide your household with fresh, tasty, nutritious leaves year-round. Even if you have no outdoor space, relax in the knowledge there are methods available to enjoy homegrown lettuce, such as growing lettuce on a windowsill. Why Grow Lettuce There are many great reasons to grow…
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…
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…
Pruning Tomatoes for Maximum Harvest
How do you go about pruning tomatoes to increase yield? First, you are going to need to learn or re-check a few things. Step 1. You need to figure out if you have indeterminate tomato plants or not, Step 2. Find out if you got the right tools for the task at hand, Step 3….
What to do with Oversized Zucchini
Have you ever walked into your garden and found a zucchini that is actually HUGE? You know, like this one that is a 2 feet long (Lady holding it) and weighs 10 lbs. Extra large zucchini tend to be seedy and tough, but don’t throw them away just yet. Note: At maturity age, they can…