Vegetables to grow in Spring

April 25, 2013 by / Leave a Comment

 

Finally.. Spring has arrived!

Are you getting exited? Wondering what vegetables to grow in spring? Check out these 4 easy vegetables that will give you a jump-start!

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These vegetables give you almost instant gratification. Some radishes can grow in no more than 18 days!
Something I’ve tried this spring is to sow carrots together with radishes in the same bed. Carrots can be slow to germinate and are slow-growing. The quickly growing radishes break the ground for the carrots and can be harvested before it becomes to crowded for the carrots. If you’ll keep the ground moist, you’ll have some beautiful radishes in no time! [Continue reading]

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Grow your own food in 3 easy steps

February 10, 2013 by / Leave a Comment

cherryblossomsIt’s cold outside. I don’t know about you.. but I hunger for some warmth and sunshine. I’m longing to see some green leaves on my fruit trees.. a sign of spring.. I get caught in daydreams of white and pink blossoms.. but unfortunately, I have to wait a little longer.

But that’s ok. Because these cold months are great for planning gardens and thinking about what you want to grow where.

Maybe you thought about growing something this year. It might be the prospect of  delicious juicy tomatoes, or maybe becayse you would like to have a little family project. Either way, don’t be intimidated by complicated gardening techniques and equipment. All you need is these 3 simple steps. [Continue reading]

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How to eat healthier in 2013

January 21, 2013 by / 2 Comments

It's a new year! Gyms are swamped and stores see an increase in spending on 'health' products. Did you make any health related resolutions this year? According to studies, about 45% of the Americans make New Year resolutions. The most popular … [Continue reading]

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3 reasons to start growing anyway

January 11, 2013 by / 8 Comments

This site is not meant to about me, it's really all about you. Still I'd like to share with you one of my first experiences with growing food. I think you can relate to it somehow. We were living in our first home together, it was an appartement … [Continue reading]

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How planting a garden can save the planet

January 5, 2013 by / Leave a Comment

I always wanted to save the planet. There's something heroic about saying: "When I grow up I want to make a difference." There were enough problems that needed addressing, so I would have a long and prosperous career ahead of me. The amazing thing … [Continue reading]

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Designing an edible garden

January 2, 2013 by / 1 Comment

Growing food is awesome and there are many ways to do it. But growing food in your own edible garden right there in your backyard, front yard, balcony or patio gives you the opportunity to really integrate the growing into your … [Continue reading]

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Urban farming: 5 ways to get started

January 2, 2013 by / 3 Comments

Farming is awesome. But somehow it has gotten into people that farming is only for the lower rural class. You know, getting dirty and doing something with your hands is not for the upper class with a 'real' job' behind a desk. We, urban people, take … [Continue reading]

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How to be healthy and pay less

December 28, 2012 by / 1 Comment

We all want to be healthy. But we all want to pay less. For some people this is actually a daily dilemma. I was very intrigued by the fact that more than 1 in 10 people in the United States live on Food Stamps. That means that a person has to eat … [Continue reading]

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