Gardening

Showcases vegetables, microgreens, sprouts, flowers, and herbs. Tips can also be found in here.
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Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is the best way to prevent and treat pest issues in a garden, greenhouse, or farm organically. The idea is to use as many tactics as possible to prevent and eradicate pests with natural processes and tools, without the use of pesticides if possible. Some pests can develop immunity to a certain chemical or deterrent when it is used over and over again. Eventually, they will become immune or resilient to these processes. The point of IPM is that a combination of tactics makes it very difficult for pests to develop this resiliency. Click to learn how you can use IPM principles in the home garden. #pests #homegarden #pesticides #organic #natural #neemoil #homestead #pestcontrol
One of the surefire companions of gardening is the unfortunate presence of pests. Very rare is the gardener who has never had a pest in their crop. Springtime can especially be anxiety-ridden because that is when all the dreaded pests are scheduled to make their first appearances! Here are the most common springtime pests that we see in our gardens and what to do about them! #pests #IPM #garden #homestead #companionplanting #nobugs #plants #herbs
Squash plants are a Cucurbitaceae family member, which means they are afflicted by many of the same pests and diseases as cucumbers, pumpkins, and watermelons. This article is intended to identify the most common problems associated with growing squash plants. Once you identify the problem, you can move on to selecting the right treatment. #squash #pestcontrol #gardenpests #organic #cucumbers #summersquash #pumpkins #melon #gardening #homestead #ipm #plant damage #pestid #squashbug #vegetables

Pests and Disease

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You hear all the time how important and valuable growing a vegetable garden is. But how often do you hear about the importance of herbs? Herbs infuse flavor and life into cooked or fermented foods. When you cook fresh fruits and vegetables, they often weaken or become milder in flavor. However, when cooked into your food, they can enhance and bring out the combined flavor profiles. Click to read more about what herbs you should be growing in your garden! #herbs #spring #garden #homestead #organic #sustainable #kitchengarden #indoorgrowing
There's nothing like the boldness fresh herbs have to offer. They can be used in so many ways. But I don’t always have the sunny growing location that many herbs favor. Fortunately, there are a few that can thrive in a well-draining shady location. Below you will find 5 herbs that are perfect for growing in shade and infusing your summer cooking with flavor and aromas that are to die for! #herbs #shadegarden #garden #grow #fresh #herbsforcooking #herbgarden #homestead #kitchengarden #container

Herbs

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Need easy, colorful flowers for your patio, balcony, or porch? These top 10 annual flowers are perfect for container gardens—including compact, trailing, and even shade-tolerant options like zinnias, petunias, marigolds, and nasturtiums. 🌸 Grow them from seed, save money, and enjoy vibrant blooms all summer long! Read the full guide at True Leaf Market and discover which annuals grow best in pots, hanging baskets, or small-space gardens. #containergardening #annualflowers #flowersforpots #zinnias #petunias #gardeningtips #balconygarden #growfromseed
Rain gardens are quickly gaining popularity for their perfect marriage of utility and beauty. What simply looks like a beautifully landscaped garden is actually a native habitat that serves as a storm drain and water sponge. But how do you make one? Click to learn how to design a rain garden and what plants to include. #rain #garden #seeds #homegarden #homestead #aprilshowers #flowers #landscapedesign #gardendesign
Flowers have been a means of spreading joy for hundreds of years! Whether they are given to celebrate a relationship, mend broken bridges, show appreciation, or remember what was, flowers spark happiness. Flowers are not only linked to gift-giving, food production, and landscapes, they are central to holding our ecosystem together. Our ecosystem is made up of millions of organisms, large and small, that rely on each other for food, shelter, and so much more! Support healthy relationships between plants and animals in your garden today! #wildflowers #ecosystem #green #pollinators #seeds #homegarden #homestead #meadow #giftideas #happy #joy #flowers

Flowers

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By now, we’re all familiar with fertilizer when it comes to growing garden vegetables and flowers. When the cotyledon leaves appear on your seedlings, it’s a sign your young plants have used their reserves. Its roots are now searching for additional nutrition in the soil. Adding fertilizer doesn’t just improve the growth of your garden crops, it is essential for healthy growth and production. Yet, when it comes to microgreens, one doesn’t talk much about fertilizers. Click to learn about fertilizers that help grow stronger microgreens! #microgreens #fertilize #strong #growth #kitchengarden #indoorgarden #bestmicrogreens
Microgreens seem to be used at every gourmet restaurant, are being talked about in every health magazine, and are having more and more scientific research released about the purported health benefits of these little plants. While I have tried my hand at sprouting, I held off on microgreens because it seemed like more of a hassle. I didn’t want to have to deal with watering them and choosing what soils to use and all that. Well, when I came across True Leaf Market’s self-watering microgreen grow kits, I knew this was my chance to try it out for myself. #microgreens #vegan #vegetarian #kitchengarden #homestead #indoors #grow
Have you tried growing sprouts or microgreens, but aren’t sure how to use them? You have come to the right place. This post is all about how you can incorporate these bundles of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants into your everyday meals. Sprouts and microgreens are more versatile than you think! They can be eaten with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and as a snack. Once you get started, you won’t want to stop eating these delicious and nutritious living foods. #microgreens #sprouts #healthy #mealideas #howto #food #raw #vegan #vegetarian #garden #grow #indoor #kitchen

Microgreens

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I am frequently researching and writing about a wide range of seeds and growing techniques. I learn about the health benefits of all sorts of plants as well as how to grow them. However, sometimes, I could use a bit more of my own experiences. That’s why when I was gifted a sprouting jar, I jumped at the chance to try it out! Click to learn more about my experience.
Are sprouts safe? Healthy? Clean? Learn how to sprout safely. The benefits continue, yet there remains a minor stigma about eating raw fresh sprouts even though the benefits far outweigh the risks. Many fear the presence of food-borne illnesses in sprouts. If the proper steps are taken while growing or preparing sprouts for consumption, the risk of exposure is greatly reduced to near nonexistence. #sprouts #healthy #vegan #vegetarian #plantbased #diet #cleaneating #howtosprout #garden
This booklet is intended to provide a basic understanding of more than three dozen sprouting seeds and their preferred methods that you’ll no doubt encounter as you continue your apprenticeship in sprouting. Learn which seeds, methods, and flavors you prefer. #sprouting #Howtosprout #sproutingseeds #sproutingguide #healthysnack #healthylunch #healthy #wholefoods #livingfoods #growmore #homestead #garden #kitchengarden #growindoors #eatfresh #vegtables #nutritious #eatright

Sprouts

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Contianer gardens are a great way to grow your own food within small spaces like patios, balconies, decks, or even indoors. Check out these vegetables that perform well in small spaces for a bountiful harvest. #containergarden #homegarden #patiogarden #balconygarden #urbangarden #cityliving #greenthumb
Gardening enthusiasts, both seasoned and novice, often encounter the phenomenon known as transplant shock—a condition that can leave plants stressed, wilted, and struggling to adapt to their new environment. In this guide, we'll delve into the intricacies of transplant shock, exploring what it is, how to prevent it, recognizing its symptoms, and offering practical solutions to revive plants that may be in distress. #transplantshock #homegarden #growing #homestead #tomatoes #peppers #vegetables #herbs
Do you find yourself harvesting large amounts of any given vegetable from your garden all at once? There is a solution! The practice of succession planting, or planting in segments over a period of time, allows you to harvest root vegetables, leafy greens, brassica vegetables, and more for fresh use throughout the season. By sowing a few carrots, radishes, broccoli, etc., over several days to weeks, you can enjoy a fresh harvest over the course of the growing season. Don’t let yourself feel like every inch of the garden needs to be planted the second your last frost date arrives. #homegarden #fresh #vegetables #largerharvest #homestead #gardenideas #growmore #seeds #planting #tips

Vegetables

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