How to Grow an Apricot Tree from Seed March 16, 2022 Last year I decided to grow an apricot tree from seed. For the last 16 months I have been stratifying, germinating, testing and watching….
Seed Stratification January 9, 2022 What is seed stratification? Seed stratification is an important concept for many gardeners to understand. Not all seeds are ready right away to germinate…
Grow an Indoor Citrus Tree from Seed December 19, 2021 Growing an orange or lemon tree is really easy, and this is such a great activity for kids. Anyone can grow an indoor citrus…
5 Strategies to Reduce Food Waste going to Landfills January 6, 2021 I often think about ways I can reduce food waste. Compostable yard trimmings and food scraps make up the single largest component of the municipal…
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Garden Crops August 25, 2020 Updated 9/8/2021 – How Wildfire Smoke Affects Garden Crops I’ve been seeing so many images out on social media of your gardens with hazy,…
January To-do List for the Garden January 17, 2020 Looking for projects to do around your garden? Here are 11 Tasks you can check off your January to-do list for the garden this…
Growing Lemons December 3, 2019 We are growing lemons. We have a Meyer Lemon tree. While I can’t say that it was the reason we bought our house and property,…
Can Chickens and a Garden Coexist? August 1, 2019 Can chickens and a garden coexist? Here are steps you can take to ensure your garden stays safe when giving your chickens forage time. …