Gardening Advice For Beginners Part 1 of Many

You don’t know what you don’t know. This is a great saying that can be tied to anything in life, especially gardening. As a beginning gardener there is so much to learn, I would also say that even as an experienced gardener there is always more to learn, try and experiment with. Learning from someone…

3 Tips For Gardening in the Heat

July in Colorado can be the kick off to hot weather for days on end. In fact, in my specific growing area July is considered a “Hot Season” within the Arc of Seasons as taught by Gardenary. Our average high is 90°F with average overnight lows sitting at 58°F. With this heat comes the need…

Tips For Before & After A Damaging Storm

The above pictures are all from the last few weeks in my garden. You can see I have used shade cloth and even chairs to help protect the garden beds. This season has been so different to any other growing season we have had in at least the last ten years, if not longer. We…

Growing in the Garden: Radishes

Radishes are quick growing cool season veggies that can be used in a variety of meals with a good nutritional profile. Here is some useful information about radishes to inspire you: With their quick days to maturity and nutritional profile radishes are a great vegetable to add to any garden in the cool season. Since…

3 Way to Protect Your Plants From Hail

Colorado weather can change in a matter of minutes, being prepared can save your plants from being destroyed by heavy rain or hail. Having systems in place can mean having a thriving garden or losing all your plants. In a pinch anything you can use to cover your plants will work as long it it…

Growing In Containers, A Quick Overview of the Basics

Growing in containers is an easy way to get started gardening in almost any size space. There are some things to think about of you want to grow in containers. Below I share some basic tips to get you growing in containers right away. Container Size  There are as many sizes to choose from as…

5 Crops I Will Not Grow This Year

Like most people with kitchen gardens I would love to have more growing space than I currently do. When having a smaller space to grow your garden, planning is essential. Knowing what you are going to grow, when and  where is key to maximizing yields and getting the most out of the space you have….

Edible Perennial Gardening: Vegetables

With time and patience we can reap the rewards of yearly harvests from a variety of perennial vegetables. They can save you time and money. Who wouldn’t like to have a reliable food crop that requires minimal effort for many harvests? Some do require more work and care than others, but it is so worth…