August in the Garden: Tasks, Tips, and a Look Ahead to Fall Here in South Central Virginia, August has always felt like “back to school” season. By mid-month, the local schools are back in session, and with two universities in our small town, the stores fill up with dorm supplies and school gear. What a…
How to Garden Articles
We're a beginner-friendly place to learn how to grow organic fruit, vegetables, and herbs. In this section, you will find:
- Raised bed gardening: We grow all our vegetables in raised beds and are experts in this gardening technique. Learn how to plan, build, and maintain your raised bed garden for flourishing vegetables.
- Home garden tips: Tips, tricks, and info to make gardening fun and easy.
- Seed starting: From basic to advanced, we cover selecting seeds, starting them indoors, and even saving your very own fruit and vegetable seeds.
- Composting and fertilizer: Nourish your soil using organic gardening methods such as composting. Learn the basics of starting a compost pile, winter composting, organic fertilizer, and more.
- Tools and equipment: What basic gardening tools do you need? We discuss hand tools, equipment, and even gardening clothing.
- Butterfly gardens: Nourish your body with organic edibles, but be sure to nourish your soul by planting flowers to attract butterflies!
Gardening is an ongoing journey. There is always something new to learn, explore, and experience.
