Q&A: Sun Requirements
How do I know how much sun my plants require?
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Q&A: Cool/Warm/Perennial
What is the difference between cool, warm, and perennial plants? How do I know which ones I need?
Q&A: How to Know Where to Plant
Q: How do you know where to plant your plants?
How to Start a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden in 4 EASY Steps!
Friends that are interested in trying to grow some of their own food have reached out to me and asked what they should do to get started. Much like I was when I started, they’re often overwhelmed by all of the various information out there about how to grow food and have no idea where to start. Here are the four simple steps I give anyone that asks me what they should do to get […]
Q&A – Is It Safe to Use Compost from a Municipal Compost Facility?
Question Hello! I found your website today while researching a local Compost Facility. You guys are doing great work feeding your family good food! I noticed that you mentioned that you have gotten mulch from your local compost facility….have you ever used their compost before? We’re drastically increasing our garden size this year so we were considering getting some compost from ours. We are organic gardeners so we have some concerns about using their compost […]
FAQ – “Can I build a raised bed out of cinder blocks instead of wood?”
Update: One idea to combat some of the issue related to heat would be to insulate the bed with wood chips up to near the top of the cinder block. I’d think this would help with many of the issues related to overheating. I’ve spent some time researching whether or not it would be a good idea to use cinder blocks to build a longer-lasting raised bed and wanted to share the best information I […]
FAQ – “I want to start growing food but I don’t know what to try first”
One of the most common questions I receive is “What should I grow first?”. Here’s what I tell people our strategy was in response: Start with something you like and buy a lot of – We started with kale, spinach, lettuce. These items cost us $10 a week at the grocery store whenever we tried to eat healthy and I loved the idea of having unlimited salad greens in my backyard. I had a feeling it […]