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Growing beautiful broccoli is easy as long as you use nitrogen rich soil and plenty of water. Those green. brain-like bunches of nutritious goodness are a dieter’s dream. But, broccoli is expensive in the stores, so let’s grow our own. This post shows you everything about growing beautiful broccoli. When to Grow Broccoli Grow beautiful…
Zucchini is my favorite staple vegetable. Growing great zucchini is easy since this blog teaches you how. When to Grow Great Zucchini Grow great zucchini in warm soil (65-70F) and in full sun. Just like me, zucchinis love warm weather. You can grow zucchini in a large container, but remember they can spread several feet…
Grow popular perennial vegetables year round. This means that with proper planning you can grow your own greens any time. We have included 10 of the most popular patio perennial vegetables. You can move the pots easily into the garage if the weather gets too cold or wrap the pot in bubble wrap. Read on,…
Grow fantastic cucumbers. We climb our trellis of knowledge for answers about when to grow, the best soil, how to plant and care for, common diseases and pests, as well as harvesting cucumbers. Read on to find out all of the information to grow fantastic cucumbers. When To Grow Cucumbers Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) belongs to…
These 4 secrets to overwintering your cherished patio garden plants are important for many reasons. Preparing your patio garden for winter protects your plants, your gardening containers, and extends the growing season for hardy plants. 4 Secrets to Overwintering Small Patio Garden Containers Annuals are pulled up or out of containers and sent to the…
Potting soil for container gardening is essential to give plants everything they need to thrive. A good potting soil mix is essential for healthy patio plants. We cover potting mix recipes (very few ingredients), reuse of old potting soil (as long as you sterilize), what it costs (you get what you pay for), and how…
Garden containers come in all sizes and types. I was sitting on my patio trying to decide which are the best garden containers for a patio garden. I also wanted to know what garden containers are best for a monsoon season. I decided that I needed to do some research on how to choose a…
Designing a beautiful patio garden makes a great wintertime activity. It gives you the time to dig deep into the subject. There are many things to consider including your intent, the budget, and where you will place your plants. However, planning a beautiful patio garden doesn’t have to be difficult or break the bank. With…
Building a beautiful balcony garden may seem impossible. Especially on an apartment balcony where you may have only a small balcony garden. A quick look at the Field Guide to Urban Gardening by Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening is, without a doubt a beneficial way to discover your secret garden. Besides the blessings of fragrant plants…
I love French fries or, better yet, roasted potatoes with onions, garlic, and other veggies mixed and sprinkled with Himalayan sea salt. The mix of sweet caramelization and salty goodness makes these potatoes my favorite side. So, I need to have an abundance of amazing potatoes. I Like a variety to choose from. In Asia,…