So many people of the world live in urban areas that the idea of rooftop gardening is not new. Did you know that in countries such as India and Asia, urban rooftop gardens provide jobs for retired workers and housewives? However, in some areas of North America, rooftop gardening is a relatively new practice. Today […]
Vegetable and Fruit
How to Irrigate Strawberries
To grow the largest, best-tasting fruits, you need to know how to irrigate strawberries. Strawberries are a favorite of many gardeners, and for good reason. Homegrown strawberries yield delicious fruits, perfect for eating and making jam, if cared for right. Most strawberries are perennials, meaning they come back from year to year without having to […]
Gardening Tips: Growing Carrots
Is growing carrots as beautiful as these ones a little bit of a mystery to you? It was to me, until I learned how to be successful at growing these little beauties. There are some gardening tips that work really well for cultivating the best carrots you’ve ever grown. Stick around while I show you […]
Fall Harvesting Guide to Follow
Today at Bless My Weeds, I have a fall harvesting guide to help you harvest your best fall vegetables yet! Fall is really synonymous with apples and pumpkins, but there is so much more you can reap from your cool weather garden. If you time your cool weather vegetables just right and start some more […]
Gardening Guide: Beets
Growing beets is a great idea, any way you slice it. Fresh, roasted, pickled, steamed, or canned, they add a lot to your garden and to your cooking. Grow Zone Recommendation: Growing beets is recommended in USDA zones 8 to 10. The warm climate means you can plant more beets from seed every […]
Gardening Guide: Cabbage
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Once a head of cabbage is of a good size and firm when squeezed, use a sharp knife to cut it off close to the ground. If you put off harvesting too long, the head may split. After harvesting the head, let the stub grow back and it may […]
10 Vegetable Gardening Hacks Beginners NEED to Know
For those with experience, vegetable gardening can be one of the great joys and pastimes of life. Vegetable gardening for beginners, however, can be a whole different story. If you’re new to the whole gardening thing, you might need help deciding what to plant, where to plant it, how to time your harvest, and […]
These Vegetables Can Handle a Snowstorm!
If you love to garden but are afraid the cold weather could put a damper on your efforts, try cold-weather veggies that are hardy enough to cope. When you plant these, the oddly-timed snow storm won’t cause you to lose your harvest. 1. Broccoli While broccoli will likely go dormant while it’s cold, when the […]
How to Reuse Banana Peels — in the Garden!
Bananas are yummy, but they’re also practical. Want to know why? If you and your family love bananas, you probably end up with a lot of peels in your garbage, especially if you make banana cream pie or banana bread. But there is no reason to throw those peels away. In fact, they have a […]
Tomatoes Not Turning Red? Here’s Why
You know the feeling — you plant your favorite type of tomato plants, then water and wait. And wait. And wait. For some unknown reason, your tomatoes grow and look fabulous…but stay fabulously green. If you’re tired of being patient and you’re ready for those tomatoes to ripen on the vine, here’s what you can […]