All About Raised Beds
I put in raised beds because I have a well-documented vole problem. When we installed them, I considered them a permanent addition to the yard, so I thought long and …
Gardening
My 2014 Garden Resolutions
Somehow this didn’t make it to my blog, but in 2013 I took out my concrete slab in the backyard and replaced it with a garden patio. I also had …
Lessons I Learned From My 2013 Garden
It’s funny how you can be in the middle of things and not realize how they appear from the outside. When I planted my vegetable garden, I didn’t realize how …
Which Fruit Tree Should I Plant?
I realize that most of the country is covered in snow right now, but winter is the time to plan for your garden, so let’s do it! I have room …
How To Braid Garlic
Braiding garlic helps it last longer in storage and is a more aesthetically pleasing option than throwing your bulbs in a mesh bag. Braiding is a convenient and attractive way …
Results Of My Zucchini Plant Experiment
I tried an experiment on my zucchini plants. In the past, I’ve always put a little bit of steer manure mixed with dirt around the roots of my zucchini plants …
Keeping Ants Off Fruit Trees
Ants, man. They are my garden nemesis. I’m getting better at killing them but they can still do a lot of damage if you let them. They don’t just put …
Make Your Own Olla
I’ve talked about irrigating your garden with clay pots before. You can use an unglazed terracotta pot called an olla, which you bury in the ground and fill with water. …
How To Remove Voles From Your Garden
This year I have been dealing with an infestation of voles in my garden. As I said before, I believe this is a result of sheet mulching–the layers of paper …
Does Gardening Save You Money?
Does a vegetable garden save you money? The short answer is yes. On this site, I have pointed out over and over again that planting a garden gives you a …
Planting A Vegetable Garden: The Soil
It’s mid-March. Next month, I will plant my vegetable garden. That means that right now I’m starting some seedlings inside the house, thinking about what I want to plant, and …