We are continually trying to improve are gardening abilities and as we grow we want to share our knowledge with you. These growing guides will walk you through, starting seeds all the way to when to harvest. We are also working on guides for saving seeds, so make sure to check that out as well.
Garlic is one of those kitchen staples we often take for granted. A clove here, a clove there tossed into soups, sauces, or roasted with veggies. But this humble bulb has a lot more to offer than flavor. For thousands of years, people around the world have turned to garlic not just as food, but […]
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Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean the gardening season is over in Zone 5! In fact, it’s one of the best times to get certain herbs established before the cold sets in. Cooler temperatures reduce transplant shock, soil retains moisture better, and many herbs thrive in the crisp autumn air. If
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If you’ve been wondering how to grow garlic in zone 5, you’re in the right place. Garlic is one of the easiest and most rewarding crops for northern gardeners, and once you’ve grown your own, you’ll never want to go back to store-bought. The secret is knowing the right timing and a few simple tricks
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It’s the end of summer and beginning of fall – time to fill that medicinal cabinet with the ‘to make whole’ plant – Goldenrod! Introduction to Goldenrod & Other Names for Goldenrod Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis spp. Latin name “to make whole“) is a bright, golden-yellow flowering plant that blooms in late summer and fall. It’s
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It’s that time of year again, summer has arrived and that means direct sowing seeds straight into your prepped garden beds! Garden beds not done yet? Here’s some quick tips on prepping your garden beds. If you are ready to start direct sowing your outdoor garden though, here is everything you need to know. What
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