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Tag: Edible Landscape
Companion Planting: Cracking the Code
Have you ever looked at lists of companion plants and wondered why? Why are these certain plants good companions? What makes them go well together? And most importantly, is there a way to implement companion planting without cross referencing lists in multiple books and websites? The answer is yes, you can gain a deeper understanding of companion planting, and this will make it easier and quicker for you to plan vegetable garden layouts.
How to Grow a Medicinal Tea Garden (Plus over 40 Plants!)
There is nothing like a hot cup of tea to cure what ails you! Growing a medicinal tea garden is an incredible resource for making herbal tea and medicines at home. Buying bulk herbs can be quite expensive, whereas garden plants and seeds are a one time purchase that will keep producing for years to come.
Planning a Survival Garden for Food and Medicine
Whether you’re motivated by preparedness, self-reliance, or simply the joy of growing your own, planning a survival garden offers both security and abundance. By cultivating vegetables, herbs, and medicinal plants at home, you gain peace of mind knowing you can provide fresh food and natural remedies when needed.
How to Grow Tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of the easiest and most rewarding plants a gardener can grow. In this growing guide, you will learn how to grow tomato plants from seed to fruit. Learn the tomato plant profile, how to start seeds, care and harvest instructions, companion plants, troubleshooting, recipes, popular cultivars, and even how to preserve your bounty.
Gardening 101: 9 Simple Steps to a Fantastic First Season!
Are you ready to start a garden, but just don't know how? This guide will give you all the tools to feel confident planning, planting, harvesting and preserving your garden. Learn how to grow your own food and save money at the same time!
Unlock the Secrets to a Perfect Garden Layout! (A Reference Tool for Gardeners)
Ever wonder how expert gardeners know how to layout their vegetable gardens? Here's your guide to companion planting, succession planting, taxonomy, and growing requirements for all your crops with quick references and helpful infographics. Get ready for the best garden layout and biggest harvests you've ever had with these secrets to a perfect garden layout!
Raised Bed Vegetable Garden Plan
This raised bed vegetable garden plan includes helpful diagrams with space requirements for each plant! I plan my garden layout as efficiently as possible. I use companion planting and interplanting techniques to combine crops with beneficial synergy. These diagrams with raised bed garden ideas will kick-start your garden design with inspiration and proven plant combinations.
Veggie Garden Supply List (includes starting seeds indoors)
I have so many people asking what supplies they truly NEED to get started with a new garden. I thought this list would help all the beginner gardeners out there.
My Passion for Permaculture (and how to apply it to your homestead)!
Permaculture is more than a gardening method—it’s a way to design a resilient, self-sustaining homestead that works with nature instead of against it. Even those with backgrounds in agriculture are often unfamiliar with its principles. This article shares my passion for permaculture and encourages you to explore its transformative potential.
How to Start Homesteading Where You Live Today!
Looking for ideas on how to start homesteading? Here are a few simple first steps to get you moving toward a more self-reliant lifestyle.
The Ultimate Guide to Planting an Herb Garden
Learn the entire process of growing an herb garden! Nurture your herb plants from seeds to spices. Use your unlimited bounty to craft your own spice blends, bath and beauty products, herbal tea recipes, and medical remedies.
90 Unique Spices to Grow in Your Herb Garden
Find inspiration for your herb garden with this list of plants to grow for dried spices. Save money with an endless supply of homegrown kitchen staples.
Chaos Gardening for Perpetual Harvests
Learn how to reduce your labor with chaos gardening techniques. Save money on seeds with this list of over 80 reseeding and perennial vegetables, herbs, flowers, grains, and fruit.