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Strawberries: How to Grow and When to Plant in Your Backyard or Patio Garden!
Strawberries are one of our favorite things to grow! The sweetness and flavor in home-grown strawberries simply can’t be beaten! They’re easy to grow and will come back year after year and continue to spread. Strawberries are one of the few plants that we don’t even attempt to grow from seed. It takes up to three years for a plant to produce fruit, so it’s generally better to buy transplants from the nursery instead of starting from seed.
April: What Food We’re Growing in Our Backyard Garden!
April’s frequent showers combined with longer days and climbing temperatures help plants around Oklahoma flourish. However, the bugs know this too and it’s their prime time for feeding as well! This sets up battle ground in your garden, and what you do now will affect your harvest in the summer. There are lots of companion plants, tools, and tricks you can use around your garden to help repel pests and attract beneficial critters. Check out […]
Smart Pots Make It Easy to Grow Food on Your Patio, Balcony, or Anywhere Else!
Smart Pots are fabric raised beds & containers that outperform standard containers. The sides allow air to come in, improving airflow, water drainage, and heat release properties. Simply unfold, fill with potting soil, and you’re ready to grow!
The Easiest Way to Plant Carrots in Your Backyard Garden!
Carrots have tiny seeds and they can be hard for kids to manage them. This video shows how we use seed tape to make it easier to grow carrots in our deep Smart Pots!
Mustard Greens: How to Grow and When to Plant in Your Backyard or Patio Garden!
If you like mustard, you’ll love mustard greens! It’s also one of the most beneficial things you can add to your diet to prevent cancer. They’ll thrive in cool weather and add a flavorful, spicy kick to your diet. This blog post talks about how you can grow your own mustard greens with our free From Seed to Spoon Mobile App.
Growing Food in March: What to We’re Growing in Our Backyard Urban Garden
March is one of our favorite times of the year for growing food. Life is beginning to emerge from the cold & dead of winter, and new sprouts are popping up everywhere!
Growing Food in March: The Most Common Plants to Start
March is one of our favorite months of the year. Life is beginning to emerge from the cold of February, and new sprouts are everywhere! In March, we’re starting many things directly from seed outdoors, and continuing to plant new rounds of spring seeds indoorsto transplant later. The climate is different in every location and you can see specific dates for your location using our FREE iOS, Android, and Universal Web App.
The 5 Biggest Rookie Mistakes We Made In Our First Year Of Growing Food
I read lots of “common beginner mistakes” blog post and articles when I started growing food, but that didn’t stop me from making them! Hopefully, this post will help you avoid the mistakes I made and avoid some of the pitfalls we encountered in our first two years.
Top 5 Plants to Grow For Gallbladder Health
Gallbladder health can be promoted by a healthy diet that is low in fat and also high in vitamin C. Keeping a healthy weight can also help to prevent gallbladder problems including gallstones.