There are many varieties of lettuce, from crisphead, romaine, butterhead and loose-leaf. All can be grown quite easily in containers and raised beds. My two favorite ways of growing food, especially for those with clay soil or small spaces. Leafy greens, especially lettuces are among the easiest plant foods to grow. If you are just…
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What Is Your Why?
What is your why?🌱🌱🌱Why do you want to grow your own food and cook from scratch? I’d love to know your reason(s).🌱🌱🌱My why encompasses a lot of things. My family, our health, the health of the planet, better nutrition, knowing the source, connection, community, resilience, building a solid foundation, supporting soil health, sharing with family…
Common Seed Starting Mistakes
It’s that time of year to get seeds started in anticipation for the spring growing season. I am even more excited this year than past years now that I am a certified Gardenary Garden Consultant and received further training in how to share my knowledge with you. I have for the longest time wanted to…
Start with herbs
If you are on the fence about starting a kitchen garden or a beginner gardener start with herbs!🌱🌱🌱Herbs are the easiest place to start out. They are pretty robust and can grow for months and months in your kitchen garden. You can also grow them inside during the cooler months.Adding fresh herbs to any meal…
National Kale Day!
Happy National Kale Day! What is your favorite kind of kale? Or your favorite way to use it? 🌱🌱🌱 #kale is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, Manganese and Copper. It’s also a very good source of vitamin B6, fiber, calcium, vitamin E and potassium. 🌱🌱🌱 When it comes to other…
Building my kitchen garden in quarantine
Last summer/autumn I decided to change the way I garden. I had been following a few different people on social media and really liked their set up and the way they did things. First was Jess from Roots and Refuge. She utilized cattle panels to grow things vertically on her small farm. I loved this…
Leggy Seedlings
Leggy seedlings can happen for a variety reasons. Uneven moisture, high temperatures, and insufficient light. More often than not it is due to insufficient light. When starting seeds they need a lot of light, close to where they are growing. 2 -5 inches above them is recommended. 16 hours of light is great for seedlings,…
Candice Cullen Holistic Nutritionist, Herbalist, Culinary Nutrition Expert & Garden Coach 