Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to grow in home gardens. However, they are susceptible to a few unique problems, and one of them is that inconsistent watering can either kill them because they are waterlogged, or watering problems can bring on tomato blight. One way to combat these problems is [...]
Here’s a good look at several reasons for using raised bed kits and or other forms of container gardens like self watering planters. These make a good addition to almost gardeners tools, extending the garden season and expanding the number of vegetable varieties that can be raised.
Growing tomatoes in pots allows you to put your garden almost anywhere that has enough sunlight. But it brings with it the added advantage of mobility for your garden. In addition, you can put your garden in spots that just are not feasible most of the time. But there are a few [...]
Cold frames are an interesting mix between an open garden and greenhouse gardening. A powerful yet cost effective way to extend the garden season, it also makes a natural complement to a raised garden bed. Here is a look at what make a cold frame, and some good ways to use one in [...]
Effective use of a cold frame takes a somewhat different approach to managing the different plant growth rates, sizes, and cold tolerance. A cold frame can be an essential part of extending the growing season in the northern climates, so here are some tips on keeping your plants going with a cold frame.
Exactly what constitutes a raised bed garden? And what are some of the advantages of raised bed gardens? Here is a quick look at what makes a raised bed garden, and some good reasons to give it a try. Of course it’s easier with a raised bed kit.
A raised bed garden can be a great way for those who are finding it tough to do all the bending and stooping of gardening to stay involved in gardening. And one of the easiest ways to make one is with a raised bed kit.
Cold frames are a great tool to extend the garden season. Here’s a look at the history and uses of cold frames.
One of the advantages to raised bed gardens is the fact that you can solve the problems that you have in your yard by simply using a different soil mix in the bed that does not come directly from your yard. So if your yard is too sandy or has too much clay, you [...]
Raised bed vegetable gardens are a great way to get a lot of vegetable crops out of a small area. Here’s a look at some tips for setting up a vegetable garden in a raised bed that will help boost your crop yields.
Cold frames are basically raised beds with a cover to protect tender plants from the cold and frost temperatures. Here’s a look at starting tomatoes using a cold frame.