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The start is always simple with just a few seed packs that you can easily tuck away. However, before you even realize it, your seed supply has taken on a life of its own! If you suddenly have a lot of seeds around your house, it can be overwhelming. You might worry about where they are and how many you have. More seeds might appear in your mailbox the next day. A solution … [Read more...] about Organizing Stored Seeds

With the availability of commercially grown seeds, there was less focus on seed saving. Farmers and gardeners would simply purchase new seeds every year. However, due to the fear of losing available seed options, a movement arose in the late 70s to early 80s to save seeds. Heirloom and traditional crop varieties are becoming less prevalent, so today people are recognizing … [Read more...] about Seed Saving Instructions

Is it true that winter squashes make the most delicious pies? If you answered true to the previous question, you probably love squash, and there's a good chance you have some giant fruits growing in your garden. Perhaps you dream of growing hundreds of squashes, or of being the gardener with the prize-winning squash. Either way, growing squashes is a fruitful ambition! … [Read more...] about How To Cure And Store Winter Squash

The best way to install a low-budget vegetable garden is to choose a spot that gets at least six hours of sunlight every day. How big should a new vegetable garden be How Big to Make Your New Garden Think about how big to make your new garden. I suggest a 10-foot by 10-foot or 12-foot by 12-foot garden to start…at most. That gives you enough room to grow some staple crops … [Read more...] about How to Start a Vegetable Garden Fast (And on a Budget!)

Planning the home fruit garden requires more future-thinking than the vegetable garden. Most vegetables are annuals or biennials and spend just one or two seasons in the garden. Most fruits are trees or shrubs and live for 10 to 50 years or more. How much of each crop you want to produce will be the first thing to consider when planning an edible garden, including fruit or … [Read more...] about Planning the Home Fruit Garden