We’ve been digging into ways to make our garden work harder for us, turning those green thumbs into a bit of extra cash. It’s not about turning your backyard into a giant farm, but more about being smart with what we grow and how we sell it. We’re looking at crops that give us a…
So, we’ve been thinking a lot lately about whether growing our own tomatoes is really worth the effort. We see those beautiful, ripe tomatoes in the stores and wonder if we could replicate that in our own backyard. It seems like such a rewarding thing to do, but then we start thinking about the costs…
We all want to do our part for the planet, and composting is a fantastic way to cut down on waste and create amazing soil for our gardens. But sometimes, even with the best intentions, we mess things up. We’ve all been there, staring at a questionable pile and wondering what went wrong. Don’t worry,…
We all want a great harvest from our gardens, right? Sometimes, it feels like a bit of a mystery how to get the best results. We’ve been looking into companion planting for cucumbers, and it turns out that who you plant next to your cukes can make a big difference. It’s not just about making…
We all love basil, right? It’s that go-to herb for so many dishes, from simple salads to hearty pasta. But sometimes, our basil plants can be a bit fussy, attracting unwanted pests or not growing as robustly as we’d hoped. That’s where companion planting comes in! It’s like giving your basil a helpful neighbor in…
We all want a great tomato harvest each year, right? Sometimes, though, what we plant next to our tomatoes can make a big difference. Some plants are like best friends, helping each other out, while others just cause trouble. We’ve been doing some gardening, and let me tell you, figuring out the best tomato companion…
As summer winds down and we head into September, we’re looking at a prime opportunity for more gardening, especially if we’re in Zone 6. The cooler weather is just right for certain crops, and with a little planning, we can keep our harvests going. We’ll explore what to plant now, how to get our soil…
We all love fresh lettuce from the garden, right? It’s so much better than what you get at the store. But lettuce can be a bit finicky – it doesn’t like heat and bugs seem to love it. That’s where companion planting comes in. We’ve found that putting the right plants next to our lettuce…
We’ve all seen those shows where people go out into the woods and find all sorts of things to eat. It looks pretty cool, right? Well, we decided to try our hand at foraging in California, and it turns out there’s a lot more out there than we thought. Forget the grocery store for a…
September is a fantastic time to get busy in the kitchen, isn’t it? The markets are still overflowing with late-summer goodness, and we’re thinking about how to keep those flavors around for the colder months. We love the idea of preserving our harvest, and there are so many ways to do it, not just with…
