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Gardening

Garden Planning 101: Success with Preparation

April 3, 2021 By Emily Mendel Leave a Comment

A garden that utilized garden planning

A carefully laid out plan is the key to a successful garden. But where do you even start when it comes to garden planning? The truth is, it all depends on what kind of garden you want. Gardening can be an extremely rewarding pastime, but it can also be incredibly frustrating. If you don’t know […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Homesteading Tagged With: garden planning

Stop Dreaming, Start Your Community Garden and Reap the Benefits!

March 20, 2019 By Mike Lucero Leave a Comment

clean and beautiful community garden with different type of produce

Building a community garden is a great way to revitalize a neighborhood, counter the effects of food deserts, and teach people how to eat healthy.

Filed Under: Gardening, Homesteading

Soil PH Tester: Best 7 Soil Testers, Reviews And Buyer’s Guide

January 2, 2019 By Mike Lucero Leave a Comment

results using a soil ph tester

From landscaping to gardening, most of us know the basics about plant life. Every plant has its own specific set of needs. Some may only need water, some may need compost, and others may thrive in different temperatures. In addition, plants require a variety of soil pH levels. Beginning gardeners do not always have this […]

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The Do’s And Dont’s Of Plant Propagation With Rooting Hormone

September 8, 2018 By Tom Myles Leave a Comment

Plant in Hands

Cloning may sound like the plot of a scary science fiction movie, but in the world of gardening, cloning means taking cuttings from strong, healthy plants and cultivating them to create more. How do you get those cuttings to transform themselves into brand new plants? Often, a rooting hormone is a key ingredient to plant […]

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10 Simple Steps On How To Grow Ginger And Everything Else You Should Know

August 20, 2018 By Mike Lucero Leave a Comment

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Few ingredients have a more enticing aroma and flavor than fresh ginger. As such, you probably always have ginger root placed highly on your shopping list. You don’t, however, have to wait for a trip to the grocery store to get fresh, tasty ginger. On the contrary, you can likely grow the root in your […]

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Release the Ladybugs! a Natural Way to Control Aphids in Your Garden

April 13, 2017 By Emily Mendel 2 Comments

Can ladybugs really help with aphid control in your garden? You bet! Here's how to do it, and spring is the perfect time to get started!!

Can ladybugs really help with aphid control in your garden? You bet! Here’s how to do it, and spring is the perfect time to get started!! Every spring, as the blossoms on the apple trees begin to open, the green shoots of the garden are getting tall, an invasion happens. It’s the aphid invasion. These […]

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: aphids, green lacewings, ladybugs, organic gardening, organic pest control

A Vegetable Planting Cheat Sheet Infographic

August 10, 2014 By Mike Lucero 1 Comment

Mom with a PREP | A vegetable growing / planting companion cheat sheet.

While this vegetable planting cheat sheet infographic was created for the UK, it can still give you a working base to start from. You can get a visual of the planting zones for the US, and adjust your planting times accordingly. Click on your state to get a more detailed view.   You might also be interested […]

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: companion planting, garden zones, planting zones, sq ft gardening, square foot gardening

DIY Vertical Gardening Ideas & Tips

April 18, 2014 By Tom Myles 1 Comment

If you are not sure that you have the space to do traditional gardening, GO VERTICAL Here are some vertical gardening ideas for big and small spaces!

Whether you live in the tiniest studio apartment or the largest homestead or somewhere in between, vertical gardening may just be the answer for you to grow more of your own food, even in your limited space! If you’re really in a bind this year with a small yard or balcony for space to grow […]

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: balcony gardening, container gardening, hugelkulture, organic gardening, suburban gardening, urban gardening, urban homestead, vertical gardneing, vining plants

101 Gardening Tips & Ideas

March 10, 2014 By Mike Lucero 3 Comments

Mom with a PREP | 101+ Gardening Ideas & Tips - from planning to planting to growing to harvesting, ideas and tips for you to grow your own food and be more self-reliant

As with my 101+ Dehydrating & 101+Canning posts, here is a new 101+ Gardening Tips & Ideas package to help you get ready for gardening season! Click on any title below to be taken to awesome information from around the web! 101+ Gardening Tips & Ideas General Tips Saving Big on Lumber Supplies for Raised […]

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: food production, how to grow, organic, vegetable

The Importance of a Survival Seed Bank

February 14, 2014 By Emily Mendel 7 Comments

Why is a survival seed bank important to the PREPared family? Read more... | Mom with a PREP

It’s winter time…when most folks aren’t even beginning to think about the garden, unless, of course, they are PREPared 🙂 This is the prefect time to be planning and ordering and beginning your wee plants, in preparation for the great garden adventure to come! Not All Seeds Are The Same Heirloom Seeds – seeds taken […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Giveaways Tagged With: emergency preparedness, survival seeds

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