Techniques - Page 146 of 198 - Fine Gardening

  • Kitchen Gardening

    Grow the Seed that Keeps on Giving

    Have you ever participated in a “One Book, One City” reading program in your town? If so, then you’re familiar with the revamped seed-saving membership program at the Hudson Valley…

  • How-To

    10 Chores That Can’t Wait at the Start of Gardening Season

    Winter is waning, and you can’t wait to get outside. But before you get caught up in buying new plants and moving things around, take some time to do some…

  • How-To

    Successful Seed Starting Beyond the Basics

    There are some people who just seem to be able to propagate anything. I am not one of those people. When I moved to a new garden in New Jersey,…

  • How-To

    Spring Came Early And I Haven’t Pruned My Roses Yet!

    What should you do if spring came early and you haven't pruned yet? First of all relax and then read this post.

  • Article

    How to Make Root Cuttings

    This is the perfect time of year to take new pliable tip cuttings from your perennial herbs to make root cuttings. This is a great way to share herbs with…

  • Article

    Vermicompost as a Soil Amendment

    You may have heard that worm castings make an excellent addition to the soil in your garden beds. But what's the scoop on worm poop?

  • Article

    Gardening and Geeks Go Together

    Garden nerds unite! Christy Wilhelmi’s new book has you in mind as she cheerfully explains the science behind gardening and how to avoid common mistakes. Whether you want to learn…

  • Article

    Welcome Spring

    Here in the Ozarks,and in many places across the country, spring is bursting out all over--and this week we celebrated the vernal equinox--when night and day are the same length.…

  • How-To

    How to Start a Worm Farm

    These days it seems like almost everyone is talking about keeping chickens in their backyard or raising dwarf goats on their property. If you’re feeling left out, you can start…

  • Kitchen Gardening

    Sow Your Own Annual Herbs

    Now is the time to sow your own annual herbs. Often we need more than a few of some herbs like arugula, coriander, dill, etc. It is very easy to…