April 1, 2020 2 Comments
Tag: faq
Q&A: Cool/Warm/Perennial
What is the difference between cool, warm, and perennial plants? How do I know which ones I need?
April 1, 2020 No Comments
Help Your Seedlings Transition Outdoors Before You Transplant by Hardening Off
It’s important to get your baby plants accustomed to the outdoor environment before you transplant them outdoors. This will help them do better when you transplant them and keep them from going through shock.
April 1, 2020 1 Comment
Q&A – Is It Safe to Use Compost from a Municipal Compost Facility?
I got A LOT of compost from our local facility when I started and I used it without testing it. That was a huge mistake!
April 1, 2020 1 Comment
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.
March 30, 2020 1 Comment
How to Start Growing Your Own Food 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 started with growing some of their own food
March 25, 2020 7 Comments
Q&A: How and why do you start some seeds indoors?
Starting seeds indoors does not have to be super expensive or difficult!
January 23, 2020 No Comments
Q&A: How do I know how much water my plants need?
Watering can be one of the trickiest parts to growing food. Watering too often can lead to oxygen-starved roots, and too little water can lead to wilted and dead plants.
January 23, 2020 1 Comment
Q&A: How Do I Know How Much Sunlight Vegetables, Fruits & Herbs Require?
How do I know how much sun my plants require?
January 21, 2020 2 Comments
Q&A: Can You Plant in the Same Place Every Year or Do I Need to Rotate?
Is it important to rotate your crops in the garden even in a small garden?
January 21, 2020 1 Comment