Eating the Backyard

Every Gardener Needs a Garden Hose Reel for Safety

Happy Gardner — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:03:36 +0000

Safety in the garden and in the yard are always a primary concern. We see kids playing with garden hoses during the hot summer months and seldom think of the dangers until an accident happens --- not so much with the kids, but with adults tripping on garden hoses that are left on the ground. [...]

February Is the Month to Pick Out a NEW Tomato Variety

Happy Gardner — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:59:44 +0000

Well, it may be too early to buy a plant or a seedling, but it is time to start looking for the tomato varieties for the upcoming growing season. Of course, most of us who grow as much of our food as possible grow a few tomato plants. What would a garden be without a [...]

January Preparation for the Spring Vegetable and Fruit Garden

Happy Gardner — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:07:06 +0000

January is the perfect month to get a good foothold on the spring garden. Believe it or not, January is the month to take action. Decide which vegetables and fruits you wish to grow this year. It is important to understand that some plants are annuals and must be planted each and every year to [...]

The Eating-the-Backyard Holiday Gift List

Happy Gardner — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:50:47 +0000

Every gardener or potential gardener has a list of wishes for the holiday season. Whether he or she needs a new trowel or has been thinking of purchasing a tiller, this is the season and the opportunity to help him or her get on the way to being able to eat the backyard. Of course, [...]

The Home Herb Garden

Happy Gardner — Fri, 27 May 2011 02:54:51 +0000

The home herb garden is one of the best ways to begin the gardening adventure. Herbs are relatively easy to grow and for home use require minimal space. Of course, like most of us once the herb garden is planted and produces for one year, the new gardener is hooked. Secondly, and from a purely [...]