So you’re ready to start gardening. Feeling overwhelmed? I’ve been there. It’s hard when you’re first starting out, with so many plants to grow and different growing methods available. If you’re new to gardening or want to try some easy to grow fruits and vegetables with your kids, there’s plentyRead More →
Once the days start getting shorter and there’s a new chill on the breeze then you know summer is coming to the end. While the joy and excitement of spring’s newest sprouts and summer’s bountiful harvest are just a memory, there’s still some work to be done in your garden.Read More →
If you’ve ever grown a zucchini plant or two in your garden, you know how easily you can become overwhelmed by your summer squash harvest in July and August. After you give zucchinis to your neighbors, friends, and family members, you’re probably still left with a pile of this deliciousRead More →
There’s a certain point each summer where a well-grown garden tends to overproduce. Suddenly you’re swimming in peppers, zucchinis, and tomatoes which ripen faster than you can eat them. Once your family friends and neighbors get sick of you pawning off veggies on them, what can you do with yourRead More →
If you’ve ever gardened in a community garden or if your beds or trees are in a place easily accessible by the public, you’ve probably experienced the pain of garden theft. There’s nothing worse than spending all summer nurturing your plants, toiling and weeding, to have your beautiful tomatoes disappearRead More →
There’s nothing better than picking a garden fresh ripe tomato off the vine and slicing it up to eat. That’s the main reason I always plant plenty of tomatoes in my garden each year. But, no matter how carefully I tend my garden, I always end up with green tomatoes.Read More →
I love mushrooms. There aren’t many savory dishes that can’t be improved by adding mushrooms. But, it’s the one thing I didn’t have any experience growing myself. The whole process felt a little daunting, so when I saw that Back to the Roots sells mushroom growing kits that include everythingRead More →