On 1/16/24, I planted several types if seeds. When I choose seeds to plant, I think about which foods do I like to eat. Then I also consider which foods that I like are the most nutrient dense. One of them I planted was Swiss chard. Swiss chard can be considered a superfood. It containsContinue reading “Are You Growing Swiss Chard?”
Category Archives: grow your own food
Are Your Plants Safe?
It seems that whenever we plant a seed there is always something lurking to attack it when it sprouts. It is usually some bug we cannot see or one that flies around and lands on the plant. I am very protective of my little seedlings. When something attacks them I fight back. Take a look at my recent deterrent. YouContinue reading “Are Your Plants Safe?”
Transplanting Seedlings
I recently planted some seeds indoors. They sprouted and are ready for transplanting to a larger pot. I made a video so you can see how I transplant my seedlings. Check it out and leave a comment about the video and if you will be gardening this year. Enjoy!
Indoor Gardening
Winter is not my favorite season for many reasons. Number one, I do not like cold weather and I stay inside as much as possible. Number two, I do not get to garden outdoors like I do in the other three seasons. I do not have to stop gardening altogether. I scale back my operations and just gardenContinue reading “Indoor Gardening”
2023 Gardening Was Great But 2024 Will Be Even Better!
It is hard to believe that 2023 came and left so quickly. As I pondered why, I realized I was busier than I thought. Here are photos of some of my 2023 harvests: One harvest included: crook neck squash, patty pan/scalloped squash, eggplant and tomatoes. I got several harvests of rhubarb from my garden. I hadContinue reading “2023 Gardening Was Great But 2024 Will Be Even Better!”
Tomatoes Are Ready
It is time to harvest tomatoes! We planted a couple of varieties that are ready now. Take a look at how they turned out. Be sure to check out the other gardening videos we have on You Tube and Like, Share and Subscribe to our You Tube Channel. Have a wondeful day!
Growing Kale
Kale is a vegetable that is considered a real super food due to its high levels of anti-oxidants and vitamins. If you can grow it yourself, it is even better as this eliminates any commercial sprays that may have been added before you purchase it at the store and guarantees the kale is fresh. ItContinue reading “Growing Kale”
Onions in Your Garden
There is no doubt that onions add flavor to any dish it is used in. Whether it is soups, stews, salads or sandwiches, onions spice up the meal. Not only that, if you plant them in your garden the smell can repel certain pests that want to attack your garden veggies. I grow onions inContinue reading “Onions in Your Garden”
Grow Potatoes At Home
I find it disappointing when I go to the grocery store to buy a bag of potatoes and get them home only to find several of them are rotten. Somehow the rotten ones were not close to the area of the bag that you can see through and the smell was not obvious from theContinue reading “Grow Potatoes At Home”
Plant Once-Harvest for 10 Years+
Gardening is an enjoyable activity. However it can be time-consuming and sometimes labor intensive. That is why a couple of years ago I began researching perennial vegetables. At first it sounded like an oxymoron, but there are a few vegetables that are perennial in certain areas under the right growing conditions. In my research, IContinue reading “Plant Once-Harvest for 10 Years+”