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14 Vegetable Seeds You Should Plant in March
On March 9, 2021 by VladSpring is just around the corner, and for those of us who live in a temperate climate, this is the perfect time to start thinking about what seeds to sow in March. To make it easier for beginner gardeners, I’ve put together a list of the types of vegetables and fruits that are best to
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How to grow better beets
On January 31, 2021 by VladBeets have always been one of our most successful crops and since we also love eating them, we usually grow quite a lot. We’ve always used the same method for growing them and we’ve had amazing results every season. At least in our garden, beets were so easy to grow, we were surprised when we
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14 Crops You Can Still Plant in September
On September 2, 2020 by VladToday I want to share with you a list of 14 crops that you can still plant in your garden in September. Just because summer is over it doesn’t mean you can’t plant anything in your garden. As your summer crops ripen and you finish harvesting them, you will start having a lot of empty
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Never Use Chemicals Again! Here Are 2 Tried and Tested Methods for Eco-friendly Aphid Control!
On July 25, 2020 by VladAphids are one of the most common bug infestations that affect gardens around the world. Left unchecked they can deal a lot of damage to your plants. Luckily there are some really effective, accessible, and easy to use organic pest control for aphids, that will help you have healthy plants without causing harm to the
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How to protect your poly tunnel greenhouse from strong winds
On March 30, 2020 by VladHaving a high tunnel greenhouse is a blessing for most gardeners. It allows us to expand our growing season considerably, or even grow all year round in some areas, and it also gives us the chance to grow things that wouldn’t otherwise fair well in our local climate. However, installing a polytunnel greenhouse in a
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How to Grow Marigolds & Why Should You Plant Them in Your Garden
On February 8, 2020 by VladMarigolds are beautiful orange flowers grown all around the world, for thousands of years, for their medicinal use and gorgeous aesthetics. Also known as pot marigold, ruddles or by its official name, Calendula officinalis, this flower is extremely easy to grow, and once you know how to grow Marigolds, you’ll always want them in your
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Top 5 Easiest Herbs to Grow Indoors Right Now
On January 12, 2020 by VladEvery good cook, from the top chefs to every grandma out there, loves cooking with fresh herbs. Nothing beats that freshly-picked taste, and you know it! If you’re looking to try your luck with gardening for the very first time, herbs are actually a great start as some of them are really easy to grow,
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Fall gardening activities | Getting ready for the next season
On December 7, 2019 by VladAn old Romanian proverb says “Fa-ti vara sanie si iarna car”, which roughly translates to “Build yourself a sledge during summer and a carriage during winter”. Although none intuitive at first glance, this saying passes down a lot of wisdom and urges good homesteaders to always think, plan and act in advance, always getting ready
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Temperate Climate Food Forests | Part 1 – What is a food forest?
On October 27, 2019 by VladEver since we moved on our homestead we wanted to have a food forest on our property. Food forests make great use of space and, by using permaculture principles they maximize the yield of your growing space while also creating a self-sustaining ecosystem. I’ve always believed that gardening should be more about working with nature
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What vegetables can you grow in a Ruth Stout garden?
On August 3, 2019 by VladAlthough the Ruth Stout gardening method is over a century old, there are still a lot of questions out there regarding its performance and success. Most people doubt that food can grow from just hay, while others feel like they will be restricted, in terms of what crops they can grow. I’ve already gone over