Last Updated 9/16/20
Red wigglers and nightcrawlers are two worm species you can use on your farm to maintain and/or increase the fertility of plants’ soil.
You may already know that by now…
But, the question you’d like answered is, “can you mix red wigglers and nightcrawlers?”
Yes, you can. Depending, however, on a number of factors we’re going to be examining in detail later in this article.
So, find a cool spot you can relax to read this…
Last Updated 9/15/20
Using a liquid fertilizer for growing vegetables at home is good, but you have to be careful with some of them. Enter worms and the magical ways of compost tea.
Its funny how I came into being a worm guy. I heard about how to brew worm tea and the next thing you know I had a bag of red wriggler worms show up to my house. I built my own worm bin and my tomatoes have never been the same.
Ok, that probably wasn’t funny, but having worms mailed to you was cool in itself. In a nutshell, worm tea is simply taking worm castings and dipping it into water like a tea bag.
You will learn my highly effective worm tea recipe and why you need to start brewing a batch of compost tea.
Last updated: 9/15/20
If there’s one thing I’ve found quite challenging, it was how to grow mushrooms without a kit. However, it came with so many benefits that I couldn’t bring myself to stop.
I bet you’re also looking to enjoy these benefits when growing your mushrooms. Well, the great thing is that you don’t have to face the challenges I faced.
I’ve done considerable research and documented them. I’ve then put them together for you in this article.
Last updated: 9/15/20
Little is known about growing Broccoli indoors! This is despite its high popularity in the market.
I am in love with this nutritious vegetable. But every time I went out to buy it from the market, the high costs discouraged me. I knew I had to find a lasting solution to continue enjoying my favorite veggie.
Are you looking out to growing Broccoli indoors? Read on to get experts’ tips and skills to kick-start you.
Last updated: 9/14/20
We normally view a garden as the only place to plant fruits and vegetables right?
Right! And some, if not most of us actually do just that by planting seeds straight into the Earth.
We often don’t consider the benefit of growing seeds in cups that we ultimately transfer to our garden to harvest that bounty.
With 25 easy seeds to grow in a cup, it’s time to seriously think about planting seeds in cups!
Last updated: 9/14/20
I’ve had quite an experience using raised beds for my gardening activities. So, I decided to try something new in pumpkins.
While I had fun, there were loads of gray areas about growing pumpkins in raised beds. So, as always, I did some digging up and came across loads of helpful information.
I bet you’re wondering what they are. Well, let’s find out.
Last updated: 9/14/20
Over the years, I’ve considered growing black beans. However, by the time I was ready, I found it quite tricky.
There were a lot of things to know and loads of things to watch out for. So, I decided to do research. After all, I wanted to get a healthy harvest.
I found some things quite insightful. And I’ve decided to share them with you.
Last updated: 9/11/2020
Will spinach grow back after cutting?
With the increase in gardening these days, many may have this question.
The most important thing you should do is plant veggie crops you can regrow to help support yourself and family.
Some are talking about growing cut-and-come-again gardens.
This may just be the best and most practical solution for everyone.
Last updated: 9/11/2020
Are you worried about finding the right size grow bag for your tomatoes?
I found myself in that situation a few days ago when I wanted to put every space in my small garden into best use. I decided to grow tomatoes in bags.
I didn’t know too much about growing tomatoes, which got me worried about what size grow bag for tomatoes to use.
My situation provoked me to find tomato growers in my neighborhood.
With additional in-depth research, I learned more than I expected.
I used a 5-gallon bag for miniature tomatoes. Most tomato varieties will grow well in 5 to 10-gallon bags.
If you are planning to grow tomatoes in bags, you found the right place.
Without further ado, let’s dig in.
Last updated: 9/10/20
If you have ever owned a garden dominated by clay soil, you agree that it is among the most difficult to work with.
When I finally had to move from my father’s house into my own home, I knew I would have it rough since my new location was entirely dominated by clay soil.
The very optimistic gardener I had been over the years was slowly becoming discouraged. I did not only find tilling hectic and tiresome but also did not own a tiller.
Sound familiar? Read on.
Last updated: 9/9/20
I had always found planting veggies fascinating. However, when it came to planting tomato plants, I was a little lost. I needed to know how many tomato plants in a 4×8 Raised Bed.
The truth is that it was either I knew all about spacing them, or I recorded poor yields. So, I did some research, and here’s what I found.
If you have a 4×4 raised bed, you can have as much as five plants. You’ll have four arranged at the edges and the fifth within the center. However, while you could do more with a 4×8 raised bed, it depends on various factors.
In this post, I’ll tell all about spacing and growing tomatoes in a 4×8 raised bed.
Last Updated: 10/30/21
What is healthy and sweet that can be added to stir fry or into your salads? You guessed it – Sugar Snap Peas. Growing sugar snap peas is a breeze when you direct sow seeds in your garden at the right time of the year.
Sugar snaps are a much like snow peas & garden ones. Sugar snap peas are a cross between snow peas and garden peas.
Last updated: 7/27/20
In my first year of indoor gardening, I observed my plants weren’t doing so well, even though I had (or thought I had) put virtually everything they needed in place.
I later discovered my grow room had no proper ventilation system.
After an unsuccessful growing period!
I don’t want you to experience what I did, which is why, in this article, I’d be providing you with all the information needed for a proper grow tent ventilation setup.
Last updated: 4/17/22
There’s always a first time for everything and for me this is the first time I’ve read that herbs can’t be planted together.
Why?
Perhaps they’re allergic to one another or maybe the soil doesn’t agree with one of them or maybe one sneezes when another is planted beside it.
Whatever the cause it’s important to learn of the reasons why this is the case and know the herbs that cannot be planted together and those that can be.
Last updated: 7/27/2020
Gardening can be a very exciting venture if you have the patience and stamina to endure preparing your plant beds, nurturing your seedlings and most important of all, choose the best composting method. Why?
For me, no compost for my soil is like having no water for the soil. No compost, no plants and no veggies.
Fortunately we have many options. We will examine two of these vermicompost vs.compost.
Last updated: 7/24/2020
I used to like rabbits a lot, with their fluffy looks. Until I started gardening is when they became a thorn in my flesh. The most interesting thing about rabbits is that they like almost every crop we enjoy.
I had to look for ways to stop them before crippled my farming. I found the following means of keeping rabbits out of the garden in the most natural way a game-changer.
Last updated 07/21/20
I think you’ll agree that asking the question, are heirlooms important to food security is sound reasoning. The logic is self-evident if you realize that the seeds we know and plant today were handed down through generations.
Imagine if people then didn’t keep them and were lost forever? It would be utter chaos, hunger, civil disorder and strife wouldn’t it!
Luckily plants were nurtured, saved and developed for our sake and those to follow.
Last Updated 7/2/2022
I remember the first time I saw yellow foliage on my cucumber plants. The cucumbers were freely climbing, clinging, flowering and giving a bounty of fruit on trellis I built.
It baffled me and caused me to ask Why are my cucumber leaves turning yellow?
You will learn some of the common causes of cucumber leaves turning yellow and some solutions that I rapidly employ to fix things.
Last updated: 07/10/20
Food enthusiasts, like me, who have a soft spot for mushrooms and have tasted virtually all the popular and edible types, should be able to testify to the fact that portobello mushrooms are delicious.
They have a rich, meaty, and earthy flavor that you’d love to always have in your sandwiches, soups, and salads.
For me, I love growing my mushrooms indoors. They are an all-important addition to my meals, which is why I need to be able to easily access them without having to go to a store, 1 or 2 miles away from my home.
If you’d like to know how to grow portobello mushrooms, then this article is all you need to get started.
Last updated: 05/30/20
One day my parents said they would visit us at lunchtime. Tim and I were excited and we started planning. They just love crunchy cucumbers and there was Tim’s garden so that was fine.
About lunchtime, we heard the car. I had a last look at the table and, Oh no, The cucumbers were not on the table! With scissors in hand, I ran out, clipped four firm-ripe cucumbers, sliced them, and dashed to the table. Phew! That was exactly when to pick cucumbers, I told myself.
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