Bagged Compost You’re starting your Square Foot Garden — hooray! A huge part of the SFG method is using Mel’s Mix™ (1/3 coarse vermiculite, 1/3 peat moss, 1/3 blended compost) as your growing medium, rather than using garden soil. So, when it comes time to adding the compost, you might have ...
Holiday Nut Loaf Recipe
Kim Campbell, wife of Nelson Campbell, the founder of PlantPureNation and PlantPure Communities, shared this delicious holiday nut loaf recipe with us via PlantPure Communities. For more info about plant-based eating, definitely check them out. Kim says "This classic hearty loaf is loaded with ...
Fall Crops for Kids
Contrary to popular belief, gardening isn't just a spring or summer activity. In fact, fall has a wide range of impressive planting benefits! The crisp autumn air is easier on both you and your plants. There are also fewer pests to deal with in the fall and you'll usually need to water less ...
Cool Weather Veggies for Warm Climates
While summer might be a busy and abundant season for many gardens, autumn boasts wonderful growing conditions of its own. From fast-growing greens to traditional fall favorites, there's plenty to enjoy before the ground freezes! Besides the bounty of fresh produce beyond the summer season, there ...
How to Make Your Own Compost
Compost is a huge part of Square Foot Gardening. It makes up 1/3 of Mel's Mix™ by volume and provides most of the nutrients your growing plants need. You could, in fact, call compost the "Duct Tape" of the garden because it does practically everything. Compost: Contains nutrientsHelps ...
When to Harvest. . .
How do you know when it's time to harvest your late summer vegetables? Luckily, we have an entire book about that, called Growing Perfect Vegetables. If you don't have the book and you have produce ripening right now that you're not sure what to do with, here's a rundown on some common ...
Seed Shopping: Tomatoes
There are so many factors to consider when shopping for tomato seeds, but the first consideration should be to pick varieties that will grow in your area. If you’re in the US, the best thing to do is check your state’s cooperative extension service. According to the National Institute of Food and ...
