• Spring Garden Prep Tips

    Spring Garden Prep Tips

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    Spring is right around the corner. We had a fantastic sunny and warm day at the end of February, reminding me to prepare for Spring. As the clouds parted and the sun shone down on my humble garden, it was time to get to work and prepare for spring. Preparation is the key to a…

  • Although it’s quite easy to just walk into your local garden center and get a basil plant to grow right away: you can also try growing basil from seeds. How many basil seeds per pot should we be looking at if we are growing basil from seed? Let’s find out. Basil is an excellent type…

  • In this article, we have prepared a list of plants that like high phosphorus during their growth journey. Phosphorus is one of the major components of plant cell walls and it also serves as an energy source for plant metabolism. During its growth journey, the phosphorus in plants is used by the plant to build…

  • Have you tested your soil and are wondering what is the right soil pH for peppers? You want to ensure that you are providing your plants with the right growing conditions. Soil testing is a very important step in starting your vegetable garden. There are many reasons why testing your soil is important. Here we…

  • Are you a new gardener and are wondering when to harvest chili peppers and what are the signs to look out for to know they are fully mature? Chilies are an excellent vegetable to grow in your garden. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They are also used to make sauces, soups, and…

  • What is potash good for in gardening and where are you supposed to use plus what plants appreciate having it in their growth journey? Potash is also known as fertilizer potassium. The term for it comes from an early production technique in which potassium was leached from wood ashes. Then it would be concentrated by…

  • Butternut squash which is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family along with gourds and pumpkins is a type of winter squash. The plant of butternut squash tends to grow on a trailing vine and it is fairly easy to grow especially from seed. Butternut squash spacing is what we will be discussing in this post.…