For years I avoided trying a grow light at home because I had figured it would probably end up being expensive and complicated and would take up a lot of space. I hadn’t really thought it would be possible to have a DIY grow light system that would be both simple and cheap at the… Continue reading Simple and Cheap Grow Light System for Starting Seeds Indoors
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Steps to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
When the cold weather starts to arrive and you’ve harvested all of the produce from your garden in the fall, the time comes to think about taking steps to prepare your garden for winter and to do what you can to get ready for another gardening season in the spring. Depending on how much time… Continue reading Steps to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
How to Grow Your Own Saffron
Of all of the herbs and spices in the spice aisle at the grocery store, saffron is almost always the most expensive one you can find. Saffron’s high price tag makes it a special occasion spice rather than an everyday spice for many people. But since saffron actually comes from the inside of crocus flowers,… Continue reading How to Grow Your Own Saffron
The Best Online Sources for Heirloom Seeds
Heirloom seeds are becoming increasingly more popular, but even so, they can often be difficult to find in garden centers and other places that sell gardening supplies and seeds. And even if you are able to find a few heirloom seeds, the selection is usually nowhere near as large as what you can find when… Continue reading The Best Online Sources for Heirloom Seeds
How to Store Apples to Last for the Winter
One of the many reasons why apples were such a popular fruit in previous centuries is the fact that they are one of the few fruits that will keep well in long term storage. Unlike berries that will only keep for a few days if you don’t dry them or turn them into jams and… Continue reading How to Store Apples to Last for the Winter
How to Save Seeds from Carrots, Beets, and Other Biennial Plants
Saving seeds from your own garden plants is a great old-fashioned way to save money in your garden, but the process of saving seeds from some vegetables isn’t always quite as simple as harvesting the plants at the end of the season and gathering the seeds. If you’re trying to save seeds from carrots, for… Continue reading How to Save Seeds from Carrots, Beets, and Other Biennial Plants
How to Start a Compost Pile for Your Garden
One of the best ways to help add nutrients back into your soil is to start a compost pile to create your own homemade fertilizer. This is simple to do, and it’s also a great way to be able to reduce waste while improving your soil at the same time. Building your own compost pile… Continue reading How to Start a Compost Pile for Your Garden