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Dr. Fred Montague has paved the way for organic gardening and sustainability programs on the University of Utah campus, such as the Edible Campus Gardens, and shows us some quick and dirty methods to having a successful backyard garden. The Materials: Scale Model of 3’x6′ Garden Box Untreated lumber (x1 12-foot in length for two 6-foot…
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Vegetables can be grown in gardens of many sizes; from large to small traditional in-ground plantings, to small container gardens. (Photo: Pixabay) Archived Story: This article is part of our newsletter archives. It has been preserved for reference, but the information may no longer be current. By Sarah Browning, Extension Educator in Lancaster County Is…
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“The Beginner’s Guide to Growing Great Vegetables” by Lorene Edwards Forkner ($19.95, Timber Press): This is a comprehensive guide to gardening that goes well beyond being appropriate for just beginners. As someone who has enjoyed growing plants for more than 30 years, I found it a refreshing overview with an emphasis on nurturing vegetables and…
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Sketch a sun map Is your yard, balcony or windowsill in full shade, part shade, full sun or a combination? No need to guess. Find out how to map or sketch the sun’s daily pattern. You’ll save time and money planting in the correct places and learn how to interpret instruction tags on plants. “Full sun” means the site receives more than six hours of sunlight each…
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While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. As much as I enjoy watching plant parents take care of their prize-winning collections of lush greenery on social media (mainly…
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Nota bene: All products in this article are independently selected and vetted by InsideHook editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Everyone wants to be outside when the spring season starts, which makes it the perfect time to pick up a new hobby like gardening. Spring gardening gives you ample time…
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What you can sow or plant in January depends on your climate and US hardiness zone. However, wherever you live, there are vegetables you can plant this month. It will be a case of the types and growing methods differing from region to region. Gardeners in warmer climates may enjoy the luxury of direct sowing…
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Bring nature to your desktop with these nifty DIY kits that let you grow Japanese plants in your own home. Rather than buying greens like shiso or admiring foliage like momiji (maple) from afar, you can now cultivate the plants yourself – albeit in a miniature form. Start with the seedlings and then watch them…
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You may want to find front yard privacy ideas if you want to make this space feel more secluded and stylish. We have quizzed design and landscaping pros to find out their top ways to create spaces that look beautiful and feel relaxing. Tall shrubs, layered planting, and trellis panels are some of the top things they reach for when achieving this…
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Inspirational agriculture stories shine a light on farmers who transform obstacles into opportunities, often with limited resources but limitless determination. Through their journeys, we glimpse the human heart of farming: the innovation, resilience, and passion that sustain food systems and rural economies. These stories matter because they inspire young people to see agriculture as a…