November: What We’re Growing in our Backyard Oklahoma Urban Garden
Happy November! November is a month for feasting, and what better way to celebrate the holidays and give thanks than to eat what you’ve grown in your garden!
Category: Growing Food
Lemon Balm: How to Grow and When to Plant in Your Backyard or Patio Garden!
Lemon balm is in the same family as mint and is grown very similarly. It is not only easy to care for, but it grows and spreads by itself, coming back year after year. For this reason, it is best to keep them in their own containers so they do not take over other plants in the garden. Lemon balm is known for its amazing scent and attracting beneficial critters to your garden!
October: What We’re Growing in our Backyard Oklahoma Urban Garden
October in Oklahoma is a beautiful time with amazing weather! Make sure to be keeping a close eye on the weather.
Oranges: How to Grow and When to Plant in Your Backyard or Patio Garden!
There is nothing quite like having your own orange tree! These ever-green trees thrive in the southern climate. While this is not a tree that can be outdoors all winter long in a lot of areas of the country, it can still be grown in a container and moved indoors during the cool season.
Limes: How to Grow and When to Plant in Your Backyard or Patio Garden!
Lime trees add a unique variety to your garden! These ever-green trees thrive in the southern climate. While this is not a tree that can be outdoors all winter long in a lot of areas of the country, it can still be grown in a container and moved indoors during the cool season when it gets below 50 degrees F.
Lemons: How to Grow and When to Plant in Your Backyard or Patio Garden!
Lemon trees are enjoyable to grow both indoors and outdoors! These ever-green trees thrive in the southern climate. While this is not a tree that can be outdoors all winter long in a lot of areas of the country, it can still be grown in a container and moved indoors during the cool season.
Mulberries: How to Grow and When to Plant in Your Backyard or Patio Garden! in Your Backyard!
Mulberry trees have been known to be quite invasive and sometimes found wild here in the United States. They are extremely fast growing in the beginning. Make the most out of your mulberry tree by adding the berries into your diet!
Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans): How to Grow and When to Plant in Your Backyard or Patio Garden!
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a great addition to your food garden! Even though they are not technically peas or beans, they are very similar.
What We Are Growing in August in Our Backyard Urban Garden!
When people think about gardening and growing food, they typically associate it with the spring and summer months. However, fall is actually a better time to grow food than spring for several reasons!
Answering the Most Common Questions About Growing Food & Managing Pests for the Past Week
Dale and Carrie sat down to go through a list of questions that they had received this week. Topics discussed include organic pest control, beneficial critters, and how to grow your own food (specific plants discussed includes peppers, garlic, fruit trees & bushes, onions, squash).