Bootstrap Farmer Seed Starting Cell Trays
Bootstrap Farmer Seed Starting Cell Trays Anyone who has ever started seeds at home is familiar with the flimsy seed starting cell trays that come in the kits that are sold en masse in the department stores and garden centers. Said trays are also thrown away en masse a couple of seasons later when they […]
Bootstrap Farmer 1020 Trays
Bootstrap Farmer 1020 Trays The Bootstrap Farmer brand in the gardening world is akin to Pelican and the protective cases they make that are trusted by the military, photographers, and first responders. If you’re looking for the strongest trays for seed starting and transplants, your search stops with these Bootstrap Farmer 1020 Trays. UV light—whether […]
9 Hardneck Garlic Varieties Every Gardener Should Try
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How to Prevent Sunscald on Your Vegetables
I am active in several online gardening forums. As the heat peaks in the middle of summer, I always notice a spike in posts featuring pictures of scorched peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers (although other vegetables can also be affected). Many group members often misdiagnose the problem as blossom end rot, which is a calcium deficiency […]
Meet the Tool Your Garden’s Been Waiting For: The Action Hoe!
If you ask a random person on the street to name the most common tools one would use in the garden, you’re going to hear words like shovel, hoe, rake, pitchfork, and pruners. These are all useful tools that I wouldn’t want to be without, but there’s one more that no gardener should be without, […]
How to Get Charcoal-Grilled Flavor on a Gas Grill Using Wood Chips
Historical and Cultural Significance of Grilling Those of us who deployed remember what it was like to sit around and eat with our buddies back at the firm base after major ops. This camaraderie where you’re hanging out with the guys who collectively have one another’s back is what you miss most from the time […]
Where Should I Buy My Seeds?
Before I address this topic, I want to say something that more first-time gardeners need to hear: The bulk of your first-year garden should come from started plants from a local nursery, or even just one of the big box stores. Concentrate on building your soil health by adding compost as you can, learning how […]
5 Things to Do Before You Start Your First Garden
1. Identify What You Already Eat I’m starting with this one because it should always be our first consideration as gardeners before we move the first shovelful of dirt, yet many don’t give sufficient intentional thought to what crops and how much of each they grow. Before they know it, they are composting perfectly fine […]
Catnip Isn’t Just for Cats: Why You Should Grow It Too
Growing catnip (cataria nepeta) in a garden or landscape offers several benefits beyond just entertaining cats. This low-growing, loosely branching herb complements any mulched bed or tended area. It’s one of the easiest herbs to maintain, tolerates a variety of soils, and as a perennial, it returns year after year with minimal effort by the […]
Dip ‘N Grow Liquid Rooting Solution
Dip ‘N Grow Liquid Rooting Solution Most people don’t understand how simple it is—or even that it’s possible—to start a new tree or shrub by cutting a small piece of new growth off an existing one. When working with a species that can be propagated this way, one simply needs to dip the basal (bottom) […]