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.
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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!
What We Are Growing in July in Our Backyard Urban Garden!
July is one of your favorite months to grow food if you like salsa! Not only are the tomatoes and peppers starting to flourish, but we’ll also have more squash, beans, cucumbers, basil, and okra than we know what to do with! This is one of the many ways our app can come in handy!
Q&A: How to Prevent Blossom End Rot in Your Squash & Tomato Plants
I have squash and tomatoes in different beds that have blossom end rot. What can I do to help these?
June: What We’re Growing in Our Oklahoma Urban Garden
June is our wettest month, but don’t let that fool you because July and August’s heat is right around the corner. This makes June the perfect month to get drip irrigation set up for the upcoming months.
How to Manage the Most Common Pests for Peppers Organically in Your Backyard Vegetable Garden
We grow a lot of peppers in the summer because they are really easy to grow and thrive in our hot conditions. They are relatively pest-free and can actually help keep pests off other plants, making them a valuable companion plant.
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 […]
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.
Top 5 Plants to Grow to Promote Bone & Joint Health!
A lot of people start to complain about their bones and joints aching when the weather changes seasons. If you are one of these people or simply want to help support your bone and joint health, check out what plants are best to grow in your garden below! We have found that simply gardening itself has helped us start to feel better by eating a healthier diet, being outside more, and being more active!
Top 5 Plants to Grow For Weight Loss!
Growing food in your backyard can help you not only by eating the food you have grown, but the lifestyle associated with it! We have found that gardening has helped us to lose weight simply by being outside, more active, and drinking more water!