Heirloom Seeds – A Story of Life
by The Garden Site on April 26, 2009
in Gardening, Organic Gardening, Vegetable Gardening
Heirloom seeds have made a dramatic comeback in recent years. It is said that there are more than 5,000 heirloom tomato varieties alone. But heirloom seeds are much more than tomatoes, each variety has its own life story. Each seed has been sown, cultivated, harvested, saved, and passed on, often for hundreds of years, down through the generations. Read more..
Vegetable Garden Success Relies On Your Soil
by The Garden Site on April 22, 2009
in Gardening, Organic Gardening, Vegetable Gardening
Ahhh…spring has finally arrived and that means the soil is warming up. And this change in temperature is the indicator to plants everywhere that it’s time to sprout up and bloom, bringing forth an abundance of flowers, leaves, and for the gardener in us, home-grown vegetables. Read more..
Growing Figs Espalier
by The Garden Site on March 18, 2009
in Gardening, Vegetable Gardening
Figs are such a versatile and delicious, if not somewhat old fashioned fruit. They originally grew in the hot climates of the desert and are referenced in the bible, and so have been about for some considerable time.
It is only in recent years that we have started to appreciate them again. How come? Read more..
Everyone Can Grow Lettuce
by The Garden Site on March 15, 2009
in Gardening, Vegetable Gardening
With the steadily rising prices of groceries, many people are looking for creative ways to cut corners and save money at the grocery store. Read more..
Starting a Kitchen Herb Garden
by The Garden Site on March 11, 2009
in Gardening, Vegetable Gardening
The herb garden is home to five major families of plants. While these families comprise literally thousands of species, a relatively small number are familiar as herbs. The five families are listed here with small sub lists of some of their more commonly known members. Read more..
Fourteen Tips for Successfully Hang Drying Herbs
by The Garden Site on March 8, 2009
in Gardening, Vegetable Gardening
Fresh herbs have many wonderful properties. When you dry them carefully many of these properties are preserved. The following fourteen tips will help you to dry your herbs successfully. Read more..
The Most Eco-Friendly Way To Bug-Proof Your Tomatoes
by The Garden Site on March 3, 2009
in Gardening, Vegetable Gardening
If you have always thought that going totally “Green” was an expensive project, think again. While living and gardening in Northeast Nebraska, an article that referred to research conducted by the University of Nebraska appeared in a local paper. It sounded so unbelievably simple that not trying it would not be an option for any serious Gardener. Read more..
