Cold frames are extremely beneficial for plants that can’t survive after frost or cold weather. Other autumn plants survive such conditions though. You need to be careful of your choice of plants for your cold frame.
In the following article you will dive deep into the world of growing flowers and vegetables way past frost. You will learn how to take care of them during cold weather. You need to also take good care of the soil, as cold air may be present in it, and this may be harmful for the plants.
Some plants need to be grown inside and replanted outside. Others can be planted directly in the cold frame, but they need to be vented often.
As you see, there is a huge amount of information that can be beneficial for your plants. Building and maintaining a cold frame can boost your overall yearly harvest, but it needs proper attention.
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Prepare for the October gardening with this exhaustive to-do list
This month’s list of gardening tasks is once more covering both food plants and flowers. All gardeners know that these two types of plants are beneficial for each other.
The following list covers all zone from 3 to 10. These zones refer to North America’s Plant Hardness Zones.
So, it’s time to acknowledge the cold season is approaching and act accordingly. Every responsible gardener needs this to-do list, so we hope you find tit useful.
You will learn which plants need to be planted now so you harvest them next year. You’ll learn about pruning and insect caring. All the tips and steps below are incredibly important in order to keep the ecosystem in your garden healthy and sustainable.
Remember, this is a curated article. If you find the extract interesting, there is a link to the original article tight at the bottom.
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Stories about hero’s always fascinate us.
It is not everyday though that we hear about a “gardening” hero.
Willie Anderson however is exactly that – a true gardening hero.
Wait till you hear his story, this 82 year old veteran will inspire you and change the way you think about gardening.
It again proves that people who are prepared to take action usually achieve great things.
Enjoy the article and remember to let us know if you have similar stories.
Most seasoned gardeners have a very good understanding of what to plant when.
Many have year planners and they actually plan what vegetables will go in when others get to the end of their cycle.
Interestingly, not all seeds react the same to the environment.
Some seed will not germinate when it is too cold and others will only germinate when temperatures rise.
Understanding what plants will grow during each season makes the gardening experience much more than just a spring and summer event.
Below is a excellent video that shares a lot of wisdom and also highlights many of the plants you could plant during fall.
Learn how to turn your soil into well-fertilized, growing and healthy. No chemicals!
As an organic gardener you probably have faced times when you want to give your soil a boost by. And yet, you didn’t want to use any chemicals or artificial fertilizers.
How do one achieve this, great soil and lovely plants but no chemicals?
And then there’s the question; How do I know what “good” soil looks like.
We understand it should be “good”, but what does it mean in real life?
The video below takes us on a quick crash-course to educate us on these questions and more.
See if you can pick the easy, practical test she uses to determine what “good” soil should look like.
Great solutions often follow a period of difficulty.
People are at their most creative when faced with a problem.
This has been proven again with the introduction of the “green roof” concept.
First, we went vertical, but the latest is to go roof.
Yes, not all roofs are designed to carry the weight of your veggie garden but this does not mean it has to remain the status quo.
With ever decreasing block sizes, space to grow vegetables has shrunk over time.
That is till now. This latest development may just open up enough space to have a nice area for a family garden.
Enjoy the article and let us know what you think. Is this something you will consider when building a new home?
We often find fallen leafs during autumn to be somewhat of an annoyance. It’s cluttering the streets or ruining our gardens (and lawns). But according to respected organizations, leaf mold can be incredibly helpful and useful for maintaining a healthy soil and happy plants throughout the year.
As you go through the article below you will learn what makes leaf mold so powerful and essential for proper fertilization of your garden soil.
Have we underestimated the benefits locked up in fallen leaves for too long?
This invaluable information is backed by years of experience and research by professionals in the agriculture field.
Emptying your bladder will give your plants a healthy dose of nutrients and boost their growth …
Shocked by the idea?
Are there really people that will pee on their peas?
What about sharing a meal with them, are you up to it, knowing that is how they “feed” their plants?
When we first read the article below, we immediately realized it will be controversial, some will see nothing wrong with the idea and others will cringe at the thought of it.
Consider this: Many people uses horse or chicken poo to boost their plants. Are there such a big difference then to the idea of using your own urine to fertilize your plants? Or is it a “head” thing. In other words, we can’t stand the thought of it.
We would love to hear what you think. Share your stories, opinions and thoughts with us!
Fight weeds with little effort, and learn why you need some weeds
In this both funny and instructional video, you will get 6 tips on how you can control the growth and spread of weeds around your garden.
Fighting weeds is a bit like a military exercise. You have a whole arsenal of “weapons” and will use different “attack” strategies for different situations.
In some cases you may even tolerate the “enemy” for a specific reason.
Learn how to control your weeds easily and organically.
You will also learn why your garden needs weeds (hint: it has to do with the soil), so don’t look at them as the archenemy of your vegetable garden.
This fast-paced video is crammed with useful information and tips, so take notes and watch carefully.
Learn about this inspiring young person and how her business-school plans transitioned into becoming a full-time farmer
Sudden changes happen with all of us. Sometimes they are surprising, at other times they are seemingly more expected.
In the article below you will learn about the unexpected change of plans in the life of a young woman who could have pursued a career in business studies, but instead started her own business as a farmer.
Farming is now her passion. And while she still has a business (which was her dream) she would never go back to the traditional way. Many may see it as foolish steps and decisions. Nonetheless, her story is inspiring and an eye-opener for many people stuck in the corporate rat race.
We hope it inspires you too, just as it inspired us. Let us know what you think.
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