Manure has been used for centuries as a fertilizer, and is still used to this day on some organic farms. Even though many farmers have switched to using chemical fertilizers for their cost and ease of use, manure adds a lot more than just NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium). If you want to improve poor … Read more
It’s that time of year when everyone is rushing to buy seeds for the new season. When looking for seeds to plant in the garden, you should know what terms like heirloom, open-pollinated (OP), and hybrid actually mean. They can all have their uses in the garden depending on your needs. What Is the Difference … Read more
St. John’s wort (sometimes Saint John’s wort or St. Johnswort) has been used medicinally for thousands of years and is the mainstay of any herbalist’s garden. But even if you’re not interested in its medicinal use, it’s an excellent source of nectar for pollinators such as bees, and it looks quite ornamental when fully grown … Read more
Perhaps one of the few things that every gardener around the world agrees with is the benefit of using compost in the garden. Compost is loaded with nutrients and is often the go-to solution to improve poor soils. But is it necessary to grow a bountiful vegetable garden? Below is everything you need to know … Read more
It’s that time of year when bagged soils are stacked high and we’re inundated with choices of what to fill our gardens with. Potting mix is ubiquitous and available year-round, and is ideal for container gardening, but can it also be used in the ground outside? Can You Use Potting Mix in the Ground? You … Read more
If you are trying to germinate your seeds or increase the speed that they germinate, don’t be tempted to reach for a bottle of fertilizer. Fertilizer has no real impact on seed germination. If you’ve tried germinating seeds but they never sprouted, there are many possible reasons why. They could be too old or have … Read more