Winter Garden. What is growing and what is waiting for Spring? It is slow in the garden. Winter is hitting in a frost-free kind of sense, with days as short as they come. Lettuce is growing when you want it least. My winter crops are looking good. These are cauliflower, broccoli, red cabbage, golden beets, […]
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How to Grow Broccoli: Harvesting and Flowering Tips Growing broccoli is incredibly rewarding, especially when you have looked after it from seed, dealt with pests, and watched the green heads form. If you’re looking for a general overview of growing broccoli, you’ll find that here as well as this post on growing broccoli microgreens. After
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When the Fruit Flies Came: A Season of Zucchini, Squash, and Cucumber Troubles I had big hopes for my garden, growing larger quantities of zucchini, squash, and cucumbers, with the goal of preserving part of the harvest. Blooming Patty Pan Squash growing on Stake Planting Squash: Seed Trays or Direct Sowing I started everything from
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Common Problems Growing Tomatoes Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to grow at home, which makes it easy to assume they must also be easy to grow. I thought the same during my first season, until my plants started struggling and I couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong. Tomatoes are not
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How to Grow Broccoli Microgreens at Home Broccoli microgreens are one of the easiest and quickest microgreens you can grow indoors. They’re packed with nutrients, have a mild taste, and grow well even without a garden. Whether you want a fresh garnish or a healthy boost for your meals, growing your own is simple. If
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Why My Beets Didn’t Germinate (Common Causes & Fixes) When I first tried growing beets, I expected to see little seedlings within a week. But nearly two weeks passed — and still nothing. The bed looked just as empty as the day I sowed it. If you’ve struggled with beet germination too, here’s what I
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Growing Broccoli: Seed to Harvest Broccoli is one of my favorite crops to grow — not only because I love eating it fresh from the garden, but because it’s also perfect for freezing (just blanch it first!). You can also grow delicious broccoli microgreens. It’s a versatile, cool-season vegetable that’s surprisingly easy to grow, even
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Filling Raised Beds: Affordable & Sustainable Soil Tips Raised beds are a great way to grow vegetables—but let’s be honest, they’re not cheap. Not only does building them cost money but filling them with soil can add up even faster. When I built my first raised bed, I didn’t want to spend a fortune. We
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Beginner Gardening Mistakes I Made And Learned From When I started growing my own vegetables I often felt unsure. Wondering if I am doing it right and if things are ‘normal’. Gardening is full of trial and error, and that’s part of the charm. In this post, I’m sharing a few beginners mistakes I’ve made,
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Growing Beets: Easy, Tasty, and Beginner-Friendly Beets quickly became some of my garden favorites. They’re simple to grow and beginner friendly. Plus, they’re delicious, store well, and add great colour and nutrients to your plate. In addition to the classic red beets found in stores, there are golden and multicoloured varieties like the Chioggia with
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