Growing Methods

There are many different ways to successfully grow your own; explore different options and choose what’s right for you with our complete guides.

A Quick Guide To Square Foot Gardening

Jesse Singer

You may have heard of square foot gardening but haven’t had the time to dig into it and see what it’s all about. It can also be a little intimidating, as there is a lot of information out there about the practice.  Mel Bartholomew – a retired engineer and efficiency expert – invented the concept…

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Out In The Greenhouse: These Warm-Season Crops Will Thrive

The list of food crops and flowers that do well in a greenhouse is endless. Seriously, it goes on forever. Being a first-time greenhouse grower, I’m just getting my feet wet, but so far, I’m amazed by how much my ‘she-shed’ has transformed my short growing season. If you have a heated greenhouse, the world…
July 10, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Out In The Greenhouse: What To Expect When Building Your Sanctuary

If you’ve been thinking about building a greenhouse in your backyard but still haven’t pulled the trigger, I have one piece of advice for you: do it. If you’ve already decided to go ahead with the project, this should give you a general idea of what to expect as you build your sanctuary.  We purchased…
June 12, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Victorian Gardens: Their History, Significance, And Essential Elements

The Victorian Era in the United Kingdom is the period of the reign of Queen Victoria beginning on June 20th, 1837, until her death on January 22nd, 1901. There were a lot of changes, politically, socially, and religiously during this time. It was also an era of advancement in science, technology, and engineering. The period…
May 22, 2020
Jesse Singer
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DIY: How To Build Your Own Greenhouse

So, you want a greenhouse?  Of course, you do! Who wouldn’t? A greenhouse is an awesome addition to any home gardening repertoire! Greenhouses pull in the sunlight and trap the heat inside – which your plants, veggies, and herbs, all need to flourish. And that also means you can start planting seeds earlier and keep…
March 27, 2020
Jesse Singer

Atlanta Home To Largest Food Forest In The U.S.

Some initiatives deserve to be applauded, and Atlanta’s giant food forest is one of them. The seven-acre plot is the largest such space in all of the United States! The project aims to improve food security for the local community by growing fresh fruit, herbs, and nuts.  What exactly is a food forest? What makes…
January 29, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs