Oregano And Its Planting Companions
About oregano Oregano is a species of flowering plant in the mint family. This herb is an often culinary herb, used for the flavour of its leaves, which can be …
About oregano Oregano is a species of flowering plant in the mint family. This herb is an often culinary herb, used for the flavour of its leaves, which can be …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
People ask me how I get 5-foot tomato plants loaded with fruit. I use my dad’s method. The secret ingredient? Cow manure. Tomatoes like a lot of fertilizer, so I …
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 …
Remember how I told you about growing a bean teepee for the kids to play in this year? Well here’s a similar idea: grow a sunflower house. To make it, …
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 …
I always say I live on top of an anthill. Truly, the number of ants in my yard is amazing. They don’t invade my house, but they love to destroy …
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. …