One of the most common requests we get when helping to plant fall gardens is the request to plant winter squash. As summer starts to come to an end, many people start to imagine themselves curling up with a good book and a warm cup of squash soup come fall. Unfortunately, by late summer we’ve already missed our opportunity to plant winter squash.
Read MoreSite Selection for Edible Gardens
Interested in building a new vegetable garden this year or expanding your existing one? Now is a great time to start planning. The first thing you need decide is where the garden is going to be located. Thinking through the entire process and taking the time to make a plan in advance will prevent you from making mistakes that could affect the productivity and beauty of your garden. Here are a few site selection criteria that we consider every time we build a new garden:
Read MoreWhy We Choose Juniper
Here are a few reasons we like Juniper.
Read MoreSweet Potatoes in Seattle?
Sweet potatoes in Seattle? Yep, it can be done.
Read MoreMore With Less: Creating a Productive Vegetable Garden in under 15 Square Feet
Just because you don’t have an expansive, sunny backyard doesn’t mean you can’t have your own little slice of vegetable garden heaven. You can can grow vegetables and herbs at nearly any home if you have enough enthusiasm and creativity.
Read MoreHow to Build a Bamboo Tri-pod Trellis: A Photo Tutorial
Many snap pea and snow pea varieties can easily grow to reach 7' tall so building a structure to support your pea vines is crucial. One of the most inexpensive, and easiest ways to create a tall semi-permanent trellising structure for your peas is with 8' bamboo poles (about $5 each at your local hardware store) and garden twine. The following photos show the process:
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