Category: Beneficial Critters

Beneficial Critters, Cold Weather Gardening, Growing Food, Pest Management, Warm Weather Gardening, What I'm Growing

Discover the Wonders of Growing Inside PVC Dome Hoop Houses

Dedicated gardeners constantly seek methods to lengthen their growing periods and shield their crops from adverse weather. PVC dome hoop houses have emerged as a favored approach for achieving this, providing a regulated habitat for diverse plant species. In this discussion, we’ll examine the advantages of utilizing PVC dome hoop houses for initiating the growing season prematurely. We’ll highlight a practical case study where individuals adeptly commenced the cultivation of spinach, kale, and various vegetables well ahead of the conventional outdoor planting timeline.

Beneficial Critters, Companion Planting, Events, Growing Guides, Video, Workshops

Nature’s Allies Workshop: Enhancing Your Garden With Companion Plants

Did you catch the chance to turn your garden into a flourishing haven? Seed to Spoon recently hosted an exclusive online workshop titled “Nature’s Allies: Enhancing Your Garden Through Companion Plants,” which took place on Tuesday, February 6th, at 12:00 PM CST. This captivating workshop served as a comprehensive guide to mastering companion planting, a time-honored gardening strategy known for its incredible advantages. For those who missed the live event, the session is now available for rewatch, offering you the opportunity to dive into the world of companion planting at your convenience.

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Beneficial Critters

Critters: How Opossums (Possums) are Beneficial Garden Helpers!

Opossums (or possums) are nocturnal creatures that are generally good and beneficial to have in your garden! They help to get rid of ticks, cockroaches, snakes (even venomous ones), slugs/snails, rats, mice, and insects. Opossums will generally stay away from your garden as they prefer plants that are starting to rot, so they can actually a benefit in your garden by cleaning up the rotting fruit or vegetables! Many people get intimidated when they hiss, […]