Two Great Options When discussing marigolds, it’s important to differentiate the two genera, both of the aster family, that share the same common name. Pot marigolds (Calendula officinalis) are native to southern Europe and have been known and used in food and medicine since ancient times. African marigolds, French marigolds, Mexican marigolds and several others (Tagetes species)…
Garden Efficiency About ten years ago we gave up on the long row gardening method, in favor of beds. Most of our beds are not framed with wood, we simply created a grid of 4’x12′ plots in the area that had previously been arranged in the traditional way. The bed system has allowed us to grow…
Gardening 101- Watering Everyone knows that watering is an important part of gardening. It’s the first hurdle most of us have to jump to become successful with plants, and it’s the first stumbling block that cuts short the love of cultivation for many would-be gardeners. Watering can make or break a gardener. Good habits have…
Sharing Your Harvest In my family, we always grew too much in the garden. Tomatoes, beans, grapes…as a kid, it was my job to deliver the surplus throughout the neighborhood. I always made a show, complaining about having to haul grocery bags of produce up and down the street. In reality I was proud of…
