Gardening tips for your edible vegetable garden at home using organic and natural techniques that are good for you, your garden and the environment.
Have you ever wondered ‘why are my cucumbers turning yellow?’ Well, I have some answers for you. Cucumbers are a popular garden vegetable perfect for summer. They are cool and crisp with a mild flavor that is a great addition to a salad or in homemade sauces like tzatziki. Part of the joy of … Read more
Regardless of how we grow citrus trees, they can easily be susceptible to attack by citrus leaf miner. Not only is citrus leaf miner damage unsightly, but if it is not prevented or treated promptly, it can cause damage to citrus trees, including a reduction of fruits. So without resorting to harsh chemicals, let’s look at … Read more
So it’s the end of the tomato growing season and you still have loads of tomatoes happily growing on the vine. With the cooling weather coming, the question of how to ripen green tomatoes may be on your mind. Well, the good news is there are a number of was to successfully ripen green tomatoes … Read more
Starting your own vegetable garden is a highly satisfying and cost-effective way of ensuring your family has the freshest and most wholesome vegetables to eat. You don’t need a lot of space or equipment to grow your own veggies. And nothing beats the taste of trying your first homegrown vegetables! So here is everything you need to know for how to … Read more
A fresh tomato straight from the plant is one of the yummiest things to eat. And tomatoes are one of the easiest and most satisfying crops to grow when everything goes right. But what about when things go wrong? What to do about the pests and diseases that tomatoes are prone to? Here we help … Read more
Growing nasturtium in the vegetable garden not only looks great but also provides many benefits to the vegetable garden. Nasturtium is a wonderful companion plant, it attracts beneficial insects, nasturtium grows as an edible ground-cover and it’s entirely edible. So if you’re looking to grow this pretty flowering plant, you’ve come to the right place. … Read more
Planning a square foot garden can be great for vegetable gardening in smaller spaces. And if you are new to gardening, then square foot gardening is an easy and ordered method of gardening that is perfect for learning as you go. In this article, we’ll look at what exactly is a square foot garden. And how can … Read more
Are you wondering whether or not you need to mulch your garden? Confused by all the choices of organic and natural mulches and wondering which is the right one for you? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Here we take a look at the best organic mulch for your garden. What is Organic Mulch: … Read more
As home gardeners, the question of how to keep weeds out of the vegetable garden has occupied many a weekend hour or two. Add to the equation how to get rid of weeds using natural and organic methods and weed control takes on a whole new dimension of problem-solving. But I’m here to help! In … Read more
Hardening off seedlings is an important step when raising new seeds to grow in the garden. And because it’s important, I wanted to share with you exactly what it means to harden off plants and how you can harden off seedlings to avoid transplant shock for greater growing success in your edible garden at home. What does hardening … Read more