Gardening like everything else inspires lots of friendly debate. What is the best method to use? Each way has advantages and disadvantages. One method may suit you fine or you may be like me and like to use a mix of styles.
Grave gardening is a fun new trend that actually has its roots in the Victorian Age. Planting flowers around a grave was a common hobby in the 1800s both in America and Europe.
Planting around headstones, filling cradle graves, to lush plantings in forgotten rural cemeteries, grave gardening is coming back from the dead.
Potatoes are a great, versatile food crop and are worth trying for many home gardeners. Potatoes at the grocery store are inexpensive, so many home gardeners don’t see a point in growing their own. But, nothing beats an organic, homegrown potato.
What is the best thing about June? Fresh strawberries, of course! Strawberries are easy to grow and provide an excellent yield for the amount of space.
In addition to the fantastic taste, strawberries have many great qualities. They are the first fruit of the season and the quickest fruit to produce from planting to eating. Strawberries are also very nutritious and are loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants.
Dandelion may have a bad reputation, but it is not just a pesky garden weed. From chai tea to salad to herbal medicine, dandelion is one of the most versatile plants you can forage.