Swiss Chard
Swiss chard is a semi-hardy vegetable that grow best in cool weather with lots of sun. Unlike many greens, chard will tolerate warmer temperatures without bolting or going to seed. Spring Planting Swiss chard...
Author: Emily MySFG
Spring has sprung
I can tell it’s finally here, I can feel it. I know because lately, when I walk outside, I have the pleasant urge to close my eyes, stand still, and turn my face to...
Gardening Bling
Okay, so here’s a shameless plug for you to go visit my friend Demi’s Etsy shop. She makes all this awesome stuff herself! For fun, I’ve added a gardening spin to it all. Click...
Charity’s Square Foot Gardening Plan
Gardening year: 2011 Location: Richmond, Kentucky Planting By Color: Orange Here are photos of Charity’s square foot garden plans–the photo on the left is located on the south side of her home, while the photo...
Carrots
Carrots are a semi-hardy vegetable that grow best in cool weather with lots of sun. Spring Planting Carrots do not transplant well. Plant carrot seeds directly in the garden 3 weeks before the last...
Easiest Vegetables To Grow For Gardening Success
Lettuce Lettuce is great because it grows quickly, and you can harvest the outside leaves while it’s growing. It does best with cooler temperatures, and can tolerate shade. Unlike some vegetables, everyone knows how...
Pruning Zucchini
Carol, one of my readers, brought this trick to my attention. Usually zucchini plants require a lot of space–in a square foot garden, it takes 9 squares. I tried giving it less space and...
Choosing a Gardening Method
When it comes to gardening, one size DOES NOT fit all! When choosing a gardening method, it’s all about LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. First, consider how much space you have to dedicate to your garden....
Spinach
Spinach is a hardy vegetable that grow best in cool weather. Spring Planting Spinach does not transplant well. Plant spinach directly in the garden 5 weeks before the frost date. Fall Planting Plant seeds...
My 2011 Square Foot Gardening Plan
Last week we had a wonderful span of warmer weather–it’s the first time that all the snow has melted on the driveway and sidewalks! So of course, I start itching to get into the...
