Gardeners aren’t supposed to care about having nice hands. They care about the well being of their plants more. Plus, getting your hands dirty in the garden can increase your serotonin levels, which is good for your brain and emotional health. For me, getting my hands dirty is normal because I hate wearing gloves. Garden… Read More
This post was sponsored by WD-40® Company, although the content, ideas and presentation is my own. Take Care of Your Tools Good tools get the job done efficiently and they’re made to last. They can also be a bit more pricey than their competition. Worn, dull or rusty tools, on the other hand, are difficult… Read More
So Many Types of Peppers Capsicum annuum, also known as peppers and chiles, are members of the same botanical family as tomatoes, tomatillos, potatoes and eggplants. These nightshade relatives were thought to be poisonous when first introduced to the old world, but were soon adopted with enthusiasm by adventurous food lovers. Now sweet and spicy… Read More
Choose the Right Tomatoes Tomatoes are the number one homegrown backyard garden crop. If not for quantity, then for enthusiasm and anticipation. The promise of a full-flavored, juicy, thin skinned, meaty tomato drives gardeners, both new and well seasoned, to fantastic displays of devotion and dedication to this crop. But it all starts with selecting… Read More
How to Plant Potatoes in Your Garden Yesterday was St. Patrick’s day, and I celebrated by planting potatoes. It’s not hard to grow potatoes. Just let the sun warm the soil and dry it enough to work. If you want to get a jump on the weather, do like I did and cover the soil… Read More