This article first appeared on The Spruce. August is a fabulous month in the vegetable garden for many of us. The summer crops are overwhelming us with their productivity (hopefully!) and the crops we sowed last month are coming along beautifully. But August need not...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON RODALE'S ORGANIC LIFE. Winter spinach tastes better than summer spinach!" brags winter spinach.   Every autumn, the dishes that come out of my kitchen make a turn from the greens of late summer to the earthy hues of fall. Only then do I...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON RODALE'S ORGANIC LIFE. These autumn errors set you up for extra work come spring.     Fall is probably the time of year when your garden begins to get away from you. You get lax about weeding and procrastinate cleanup as long as...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON MOTHER EARTH LIVING. It’s winter outside, but that doesn’t mean we can’t earn the mood-elevating, health-enhancing benefits of tending to plants.   Growing plants indoors adds vibrance and cheer to our homes in winter, and may even offer...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON MOTHER EARTH LIVING. Dig into growing and cooking delicious, nutritious, cold-weather root vegetables with these tips and recipes.   Mother Nature has a knack for providing us with something delicious and nutritious to eat fresh during...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON EPIC GARDENING. WINTER IS COMING! But before it does, there is still the autumn, and many people can manage to squeak another batch of fall vegetables out at this time of year.     But when should you have your plants in the ground, and...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON RODALE'S ORGANIC LIFE. These veggies actually thrive once the sunniest days of summer are past.   Summer is over, which can only mean one thing—it’s time to get planting again! There are plenty of reasons to grow a fall vegetable garden,...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON RODALE'S ORGANIC LIFE. — And 5 Veggies You Can Still Plant In August. Start your late season crops in the heat of August to enjoy a second harvest in September and October.   You may be in full summer-harvest mode, picking zucchini,...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON MOTHER EARTH LIVING. Highly nutritious and versatile in the kitchen, kale, spinach and other greens are easy to grow in nearly any space or season.   If you want to eat homegrown fresh food year-round, it’s not difficult. Simply grow...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON OUTDOOR ART PROS. Vertical space just doesn’t get the attention it deserves sometimes, and if you’re concerned with optimizing space in a limited environment, growing a garden might seem like an impossible, or at least improbable, task....

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON MOTHER EARTH LIVING. Start stocking your pantry for winter with these old world recipes for preserving the fall harvest. When our kitchens are stuffed with end-of-season produce and we sense cold weather coming, it’s the right time to...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON MOTHER EARTH NEWS. Apply permaculture to your land to nurture its natural features. . We’re all stewards of the land, blessed to be living here, and it’s our critical responsibility to make sure we honor the natural resources that help...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON RODALE'S ORGANIC LIFE. Beautify your garden with these companion planting combinations for any season.     Organic gardeners know that picking the right plants to grow together can make all the difference: many plants help each other...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON RODALE'S ORGANIC LIFE. Try these organic tips and tricks to get the most out of your planting space.   Imagine harvesting nearly half a ton of tasty, beautiful, organically grown vegetables from a 15-by-20-foot plot, 100 pounds of...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON HUMID GARDEN. Are you looking for a great hobby outdoors? Do you want something that incorporates physical exercise and gives a huge sense of satisfaction? Plus, you also get to make some money eventually? Then vegetable gardening might...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON HOME LIFE. Good preparation is critical for your garden to survive the wilting effects of the Aussie summer. Summer means different things to different gardeners. While many southern and central regions bake dry, for instance, the steamy...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON MOTHER EARTH NEWS. Make the most of your strawberry harvest by choosing a spread of early-season, mid-season, and late-season varieties. Alternatively, grow everbearing (also known as day-neutral or perpetual) strawberries, which produce...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON RODALE'S ORGANIC LIFE. Teach kids how to grow a green vocabulary and mind-set, whether it's at home, at school, or in a community garden. School gardens and green classrooms are ideal ecosystems for growing your students' academic...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON I LOVE HERBALISM. So you’re thinking of herb gardening, or maybe you tried it last year and it was an utter disaster? Have no fear. There are a few simple mistakes that many herb newbies make (and I know, because I made most of ’em...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON ATTAINABLE SUSTAINABLE. Turmeric is the main spice in yellow curry, giving it its warm flavor and golden coloring. Ongoing research suggests that turmeric may have extensive health benefits as well. Grown for its root, it’s much like...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON BETTER HOMES & GARDENS. We get it. Weeds are obnoxious and hard to eliminate. Use our guide to identify the common varieties and know how to remove them safely.    Dandelion Type: Broadleaf perennial Size: 12 inches tall, 6 - 16 inches...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON PRACTICALLY FUNCTIONAL. Who else loves seeing the beautiful spring colors as the flowers bloom?! We have this big empty lot near us that’s covered in grass and dandelions, and the yellow flowers are kinda pretty, but I’d love to see some...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON IMPERFECTLY HAPPY. Seeds to plant in April – vegetables, fruits and herbs for zones 3 – 10. Spring has sprung and the gardener’s mind is on their garden. Not sure what to plant in April? I have a list of different seeds to start (indoors...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON LEEDY INTERIORS. These Low-Light Houseplants Can Survive Even the Darkest Corner. These indoor varieties are perfect for gardening beginners. Our top ten low-light houseplants thrive in unexpected conditions and are super easy to grow....

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON MOTHER EARTH LIVING. Learn how gardening benefits can go beyond your own home, from feeding hungry people to helping other start their own crops. There aren’t many better feelings than getting into the garden in spring, feeling the rich...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON MOTHER EARTH NEWS. Even though our gardens and pasture are still covered in about 3 feet of snow, I’m thinking about and planning for my spring garden. In just a few months the ground will be ready to support plant life. Now, if you live...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON ATTAINABLE SUSTAINABLE. March is one of my favorite months. Plants are shaking off their winter sleepiness and the first leaf and flower buds are starting to swell. My marker for the start of the gardening year, along with the patches of...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON JOYBILEE FARM. Everyone needs an aloe vera plant on the kitchen window, close to the stove. Aloe is renowned for its ability to cool and heal a burn. And for that reason alone, you should keep one as a plant ally. But did you know that...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON HOMEDIT. I’m convinced that growing things is good for the soul. So when you’re considering what you plant and pour your love and effort into, you have to think about vegetable gardens. They provide a place to get your hands dirty and a...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON THE FRUGAL CHICKEN. With spring on the way, you’re probably wondering “What vegetables can be started in cold frames?” There’s plenty you can do in your garden (in cold frames, that is!), even if frost is still in the air. Here’s an...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON COMMON SENSE HOME. Tired of wimpy tomato cages? In this post, I'll be sharing my tomato trellis system, as well as several other tomato trellis ideas from my homesteading blogger friends. We have trellises that are wind resistant, tall,...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON GREEN CHILD MAGAZINE. If you haven’t grown much in the way of plants before, an organic garden may seem a difficult feat. Yet, more and more people are looking to harness nature’s power and provide their own food, so it’s a challenge...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON GET BUSY GARDENING. Starting seeds for your garden is much cheaper when compared to buying plants, and it’s a great way to save yourself some money. Plus, with seeds you aren’t limited to the few varieties garden centers sell in the...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON FAMILY FOOD GARDEN. When it comes to garden planning i’m still a pen & paper girl. There’s something satisfying about cold winter days and planning the season ahead. If you’re sowing your crops just once in the spring or early summer or...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON BALCONY GARDEN WEB. The robust smell and diverse shades of purple, blue, soft pink and white flowers, learn how to grow lavender in this article. Lavender is a must grow old world plant. Every garden should have at least a few bushes of...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON MOTHER EARTH NEWS. Blend the best principles of biointensive gardening and square-foot gardening to devise a customized, highly productive intensive gardening system. Whether you grow food on a spacious homestead or are digging into your...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON HOUZZ. Discover 9 ways to make your winter garden more beautiful, functional and inviting to wildlife. With a little bit of effort, gardens can be just as beautiful through the coldest months of the year as they are during the warm...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON FARMER'S ALMANAC. What are the healthiest vegetables to grow? After all, if you’re going to plant vegetables, why not choose the best nutrient-rich veggies? When it comes to growing our own food, we often think in terms of yields—how...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON FARMER'S ALMANAC. Here’s our quick guide for the beginner vegetable gardener. Whether you’re a beginner or an old hand, planting in a pot or a plot, this advice will help you to plan and grow your tastiest vegetables ever. Why garden? If...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON HOUZZ. Adding instant color but with long-lasting practicality, these plant groupings are bright spots in a slumbering wintertime garden. Winter can be bland at the best of times. While the structure plants of your garden can usually...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS. Check for signs of growth. Did you remember to plant snow crocus last fall? If not, cut forsythia or magnolia branches to bring inside for forcing to get a dose of early spring color. Learn how to force branches...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON AN OREGON COTTAGE. A DIY garden bug spray that is easy to make and use, and really works! INGREDIENTS 2 whole heads garlic, cloves separated and peeled 3 c. mint leaves (and stems, too - I just throw it all in now) 2 tsp. dry cayenne...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON THE TELEGRAPH. Next time you reach for a bag of neatly trimmed chives on the supermarket shelf, stop and think how easy it would be to grow your own. Even the tiniest balcony or windowsill has room for a few pots of herbs. It is...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON HOUSE AND GARDEN. In summer a patio or stretch of decking can make you feel as if you have an entire extra room - a terrace makes alfresco dinners an effortless luxury or can convert a bleak rooftop into to a verdant jungle. Whether you...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON 104 HOMESTEAD. It took me several years to be a carrot gardener. Yes, apparently you have to be a special kind of gardener to grow carrots. For years I could grow practically anything… except carrots. I know I’m not alone. I’ve seen the...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON URBAN-GARDENING-IDEAS. Swiss Chard is one of the prettiest plants to grow in your garden. The stalks come in vibrant shades of white, yellow, orange, pink, and red. The big green leaves tend to be dark, glossy, and ruffled. Swiss Chard...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON HATIVE. For all people who love nature and gardens, nothing beats a pleasant coffee drink or book reading in your own garden. Gardening has so much fun. It helps you relax and connect with the nature that surrounds you. Check out these...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON ONE GRACE-FILLED LIFE. Do you want to take your garden from drab to fab? We all do! No matter if you are a beginning gardener, or your teaching master gardening classes to the rest of us, we all nervously wring our hands in the middle of...

THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON PREMEDITATED LEFTOVERS. While beets don’t look like much on the outside, on the inside they’re a vibrant color. Usually they’re red, but brilliant golden and bright white beets also exist! Whatever variety you plan to grow, homegrown...