There are many worm compost bins on the market, but most will run you a hundred dollars or more. I'm going to show you how you can repurpose items you already have to make your own worm compost bin and put it directly in the garden. Gardeners know that worm castings are the black gold of the compost world. You can purchase 12 lb bags from your local garden center for about $16. It adds up, which is why many people want to DIY it and have their own worms producing at home. On the ...
Gardening
Gardening in Small Spaces
Gardening in small spaces means you can have your own Victory Garden no matter where you live. Container gardening and raised bed gardening help to make the most of your small spaces. No matter your living arrangements, you should be gardening. There I said it. Having your hands in the soil and growing even some of your own food is very rewarding. It's good for the soul. Don't worry if you don't have a huge backyard. Gardening in small spaces is possible if you look at things that ...
Victory Gardens for Today
Victory Gardens have a place today just as they did 80 years ago during WWI and WWII. Everyone can grow their own food - in full or in part - no matter where you live. Whether your garden consists of a series of planters on your patio, raised beds in the backyard, or a tilled plot of earth, take the time to plan your garden, grow what your family eats, and then share with your neighbors. What is a Victory Garden? During World War I and World War II the government rationed foods like ...
5 Tips for Selecting Fruit Trees
I have a quarter-acre property, and by the time we implement our garden plan, we will have 21 fruit trees! Can you imagine being able to grow your own fruits at home? I have quite a few friends who are also growing fruit trees now and more that are looking into it for their properties. Whether you want to grow apples, peaches, pawpaws, or oranges, there are a few things you need to consider when selecting fruit trees to your garden. ...
9 Benefits of Square Foot Gardening
Throughout the spring, I will be doing a series of in-person workshops talking about plants, and how to grow them when you have less than ideal conditions. The two main topics to overcome poor conditions are Square Foot Gardening (SFG) and container gardening. Over the next few days, I will be sharing a series of posts with you about these topics, covering much of the information that will be discussed in the workshops. SFG and container gardening are a little pricier in the beginning set ...