I’m sure most of us gardeners have heard someone say, “make sure you rotate your crops.” What? Why is crop rotation such a big deal, and does it really matter? Yes, I think it does matter. Plants in the same … Continue reading
I had someone email me and ask if they were in the same hardiness zone as I am. I thought I would take this opportunity to post a hardiness zone map. I live in Navarre, Fl which is in … Continue reading
Raised garden beds are, in my opinion, a gardeners best friend. Benefits of raised beds: Allows the gardener to use the best soil possible. Allows for a garden to be planted on an incline. Keeps soil for eroding. Keeps soil … Continue reading
Many books have been written on the topic of composting. I am just going to give a brief overview. Compost is nothing more then broken down organic matter, such as leaves, grass clippings, and kitchen waste. Compost piles don’t, … Continue reading
When thinking of starting a garden many things come to mind: location what plants will we grow when can we plant our plants protecting the garden from domestic and wild animals … I would like to suggest to you, that … Continue reading