Too many plants or not enough – both are a problem when starting seeds. It raises the question: how to plan ahead so you get enough seedlings for transplant without wasting too many seeds. So,...
Category: General Knowledge
If you are starting plants from seed, it makes sense to ask what seed starting mix is, what it is made from – and if you even need it. So, what is seed starting mix? Seed starting mix is a...
Espalier Fruit Trees (Why To Do It & How To Get Started Today)
You may or may not have heard about espalier: it’s a niche gardening concept and the practice is much more popular in Europe than in America. But espalier is certainly worth learning about and even...
Whether you just discovered gardening in mid-summer, you have a very short growing season, or life just got in the way, you can still grow a garden from seed even halfway through the summer. The key...
If your apple or pear tree has oozing cankers, shriveled black flowers, dead leaves, or wilted shoots, you might have a problem with fire blight. So, what is fire blight? Fire blight is a...
Farmers’ markets are one of the easiest ways to buy fresh, locally grown produce – and for farms and related businesses to sell directly to local people. But what is a farmers’ market? A...