When I first started growing broccoli, I thought it might not be worth it to grow an entire plant just for one harvest: that big, bushy crown we're used to buying in grocery stores. But did you know that a broccoli plant will keep producing florets even after the main stem (the crown) has been [...]
Is it just me, or are herbs expensive? It seems like I have to pay $5 for a little itty bitty container, and if I want organic, the price is almost double. Honestly, I'd rather buy an entire plant for $5 and have it produce for me year after year! I just threw my herbs [...]
Why eat eggs from the store if you can grow your own? ...because keeping chickens is a lot of work... but judging by the amount of eggs we eat, totally worth it! We just adopted these 6 baby chicks. Not sure what breed these ladies are yet, but it looks like we'll enjoy a variety [...]
I harvested my first crop of sweet onions today, and boy was it satisfying! I planted in fall 2013 and harvested late in spring 2014. First and foremost, I learned that onions need loose soil to grow large bulbs. I'd planted straight into the ground and mixed in some compost with the native soil, but [...]
Hugelkultur, or hugel beds, are an old German gardening method. The basic concept is very simple: bury wood in the ground, then cover it with earth. As the wood rots over the course of time, it will create a spongy, water-retaining, nutrient-filled interior. You plant directly on top and on the sides of the hugel [...]