Growing your own food is hard work—don’t let all that work go to waste. Here are 10 strategies to help you avoid food waste in your garden. Choose plants appropriate to place If you’re planning to harvest food in your garden, then it is of utmost importance to choose the right … [Read more...] about 10 Tips to prevent food waste in your garden
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These eco-friendly crafts use supplies right from your garden
Autumn colors and cooler weather inspire creativity in many of us. Tap into the natural resources of your own backyard this fall and put your creative juices to use with these fun, eco-friendly crafts. Pruned wood rounds and pyrography If you find yourself with larger branches … [Read more...] about These eco-friendly crafts use supplies right from your garden
Easy steps to rejuvenate your garden soil
Healthy soil makes for healthy plants, but building nutrient-dense soil can be challenging. No matter what you’re working with, here are five tips to help you build dark, moist, bug-rich soil to feed your garden. Start with compost Making your own homemade compost is the best … [Read more...] about Easy steps to rejuvenate your garden soil
Sweet treat! 6 Easy fruits to plant in your garden
Last week we wrote about five of the easiest veggies to grow if you’re new to gardening. This week we’re back with the easy-to-grow fruit edition! When it comes to growing fruit, plenty of water is the key for sweet, juicy flavor so make sure you’ve got effective irrigation set … [Read more...] about Sweet treat! 6 Easy fruits to plant in your garden
Find everything you need to support pollinators in your yard right here
We all want to support pollinators, but the best way to do this varies based on where you live. If you live in the US, Xerces Society is a great resource for finding the most impactful pollinator protection tools at your disposal. The organization's Pollinator Conservation … [Read more...] about Find everything you need to support pollinators in your yard right here