Want a vegetable gardening tip that will give you a head start on the planting season AND save you money? Try using simple cloches to shelter your plants from inclement weather, encourage quick germination for just-planted seeds, or even extend the autumn harvest for weeks. Cloches act as miniature greenhouses and can be purchased or made from common household items like milk jugs or water bottles.
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Spring vegetable gardening tip; get a jump on the garden with cloches!
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The onslaught of introduced insects – And why it will change EVERYTHING
We’ve got a problem. And by “we,” I don’t just mean you and me; I mean every single human being living on this planet. It is a problem of epic proportions, a tidal wave of sorts. And it’s only going to get worse. Continue Reading
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Plant fast-growing vegetables for a homegrown harvest in six weeks or less
In my vegetable garden, I want to grow as much food as possible. Planting fast growing vegetables like arugula, leaf lettuce, radishes, Asian greens, and turnips allows me to do just that by succession planting from early spring through late summer. Who says fast food can’t be healthy? I like to call these my super speedy superstars and they’re ready mere days or weeks from seeding.
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How we met
The seed for Savvy Gardening was sown in Quebec City in August 2013 when Jessica, Tara, and Niki connected at the annual Garden Writers Association symposium. This event brings together garden writers from the US, Canada and the UK and is a great chance to brush up on writing, speaking and photography skills, but also offers the opportunity to explore both public and private gardens in the host city. Continue Reading
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