The coldest winter in 150 years for many gardeners has keep the focus on cold hardy vegetable varieties.
There are many ways to extend the growing season through the winter in cold temperate climates. This can be done by using cold frames, greenhouses, row covers, and raised beds, as well as mulching heavily [ ... ]
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Gone are the days when vegetable gardens were planted in neat, perfectly measured rows that would please the toughest drill sergeant. Flowers, which don’t take well to precision planting, were relegated to their own beds. [ … ]
Hugelkultur, the German word for “hill culture,” is the ideal method for the farmer/grower looking for a unique and practical way to grow a weed-free and healthy garden. This method of planting has been used [ … ]
Sitting inside, pouring over gardening magazines, and dreaming about my spring garden, I envision acres of land covered in lush, green plants. Each row is teeming with fruits or vegetables, and my family is awed [ … ]