How to Grow a Garden » Gardening Supplies

Starting Seed Indoors

Natalie — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:37:32 +0000

Regardless of what method of gardening you are using, there are some plants that need a little extra help in getting going. Not because they aren’t capable of growing on their own sown straight into the ground, but what if your growing season is extremely short? It’s best to give some plants a head start by starting seed indoors, usually around six weeks before your area’s last frost for the winter. Continue reading...

More on Square Foot Gardening

Natalie — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:20:19 +0000

So you may have considered gardening, and one of the methods that you may have thought about trying is a Square Foot Garden. One of the reasons you may be thinking about it, is because you would not need to work the existing soil in your yard, adding this additive or that to get the soil just right, not to mention you wouldn’t need to dig or double-dig the soil, which could take a while, to get results. Some gardeners work existing soil for several years before it is at its optimal nutrient levels to sustain a healthy and vibrant garden. That just seems ineffecient in this day and age, particularly if you’re starting a garden to try and cut down on your grocery bill as soon as possible. Continue reading...

Your Gardening Supplies Checklist

Natalie — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:01:02 +0000

In maintaining your own garden, it is best to have all your gardening supplies ready. Like any product of nature, gardens require hefty maintenance and nursing. The more equipment and tools you have as a gardener, the more prepared you will be for any accident or disaster that comes your way. Here are a few of the must-haves when collecting your own set of gardening supplies: Continue reading...