Best Gardening Tips from Real-Life Homesteader Melissa K. Norris - The Beginner's Garden I remember my first year as a gardener, desperately searching for gardening resources and podcasts. Sadly I didn’t find many that helped me at the most basic level I needed at the time. But there was one I listened to faithfully, and that was the Pioneering Today Podcast by Melissa K. Norris. Melissa and I initially connected through a faith-based site, but I quickly learned that we had more than our faith in common. Several years later, I not only consider her a valuable resource but also a friend, and I look forward to the day we finally get to meet in person. How to Start a Garden in a Small Space You would think that a homesteader wouldn’t know much about gardening in a small space, but the opposite is true in many cases. First, start small. Melissa suggests to get started growing 2-3 things in the first year. You can grow a lot with container plants — more than you realize. Which Plants to Start in Your Garden First First, she would grow beans. Are you a beginning gardener? Success!
Organic Gardening Supplies | Organic Seeds | Organic Fertilizer – Grow Organic Organic Gardening Explained, How to Grow-it-Organically Working in Your Florida Soil - Gardening Solutions - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences A cross-section of Florida soil. Good, nutritious soil is the basis for any plant's success. To the frustration of many gardeners, Florida's "soil" is mostly sand. This gray, fine soil is called Myakka, (pronounced My-yakah), an Indian word for "big waters." While the majority of the state is covered in Myakka, soil properties can vary widely. Meanwhile, down south in the Everglades, soils tend to be peat-based and extremely fertile. For best results in any soil, always choose plants that tolerate the site conditions. Soil Health Soil health is a key factor to the success of your garden. But the fine "sugar sand" we have here in Florida doesn't hold water or nutrients very well. Soil compaction is usually the result of heavy foot or vehicle traffic. In new homes where construction may have caused widespread soil compaction, loosen soil with a pitchfork or tiller, and consider incorporating organic matter before landscaping. Soil pH Organic Soil Amendments
Organic Gardening Research Center How to Grow Tomatoes Tomatoes Welcome to Planet Natural’s go-to guide for growing juicy, extra flavorful, organic tomatoes in your own backyard. Four Season Harvest Video Channel With a few tweaks to your veggie plot, you can harvest fresh produce nearly year-round. How to Grow Herbs Herbs Make every meal better with fresh seasonings from your garden. Home - The Grow Network : The Grow Network ww.gardeningchannel.com GardenFundamentals - leader in providing gardening information
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