Growing Food

Boswellia sacra is technically classified as an herb, however I found it difficult to acquire either a start or seeds of this plant.  I have been on the hunt for seeds or starts of this plant for over three years.  After a very long search for either a live Boswellia sacra plant, or seeds I found that …

Are you intrigued by the idea of growing your own food in a self-sustaining ecosystem? Aquaponics might be your answer. In this blog post, we’ll delve into my personal adventure as I ventured into the world of aquaponic gardening, complete with tips, challenges, and dreams of a thriving green oasis.  

When winter’s chill descends upon your garden, it might seem like your green thumb has to take a long hiatus. But wait, there’s good news for gardening enthusiasts – the cold season doesn’t have to mark the end of your horticultural endeavors, especially once you understand vegetable garden frost protection methods. With the right techniques …

Gardening isn’t just a hobby for me; it’s a way of life, just like carrot seed starting. Nestled in the heart of Indiana, where the USDA Hardiness Zones 5 and 6 dictate the rhythm of our seasons, I have honed my skills in growing plants from seed. Regardless of the weather outside, my garden thrives …

Before planting the vegetable garden, it is a good idea to make a plan on paper then prepare cold frames or tunnel houses to protect the crops from unexpected frost in spring. Planning a vegetable garden on paper is something many gardeners do, but they often forget about planning an early spring vegetable garden. Planning the …

An easy way to keep fruit tree pests from laying their eggs on your fruit tree flowers is to make a banana smoothie. This smoothie must be put out before the fruits flowers. Once the fruit flowers, the insects may have laid their eggs in the flower.  

Disclaimer: I did receive some of the items mentioned in this article including the Culti-Cave for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Successfully gardening in cold climates in early January is about tricking Mother Nature – and choosing the right plants. Creating an artificial environment in which plants will …

There are a number of vegetables to plant in January and by planting early you get a  head start on growing early spring vegetables. Planting cool weather crops in January means you will need cold frames and row covers if you live in a cold climate unless you plan to start seeds indoors. Here in Indiana …

Yes, you really can use frost to your advantage in the garden. While often times gardeners don’t worry about frost until fall rolls around, it is an issue in early spring as well. Once you learn the basics of using frost to your advantage, you can get a head start on your spring garden and …

Disclaimer: I did receive the products mentioned in this post for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. To further disclose, I have purchased items from Gurney’s Seed & Nursery Co. in the past. You might know you can buy seeds online from Gurney’s Seed & Nursery Co., but they sell …