12 Easy To Grow Veggies For Beginners Every garden starts with the first planting and too many end there as well! For the beginner or someone who has recently changed locations figuring out which veggies will do well in that area with your climate and your soil can be a hit and miss proposition. Too …
Herb/Veggie Planter You Can DIY If you’d like to have fresh Herbs year-round, this Vertical Herb planter will let you grow them this Winter, and then when Spring rolls around– you can put it outside. Some veggies can also be planted in this planter (Lettuce, Kale, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Arugula) in Winter months. Families that …
Simple Steps For a Backyard Garden Not everyone needs, can afford, or can physically maintain a large garden. Some of us simply don’t have the space, the time, the money or the physical ability to care for an acre of garden. But if you make the best use of what you do have, what you …
The Best Indoor Edible Plants Most locations have seasonal grow times. If you want to grow your own produce year round this can make the process of doing so a bit harder. You either need a greenhouse or a cold frame. But what if you don’t have room for either? Or if you patio garden? …
DIY Compost Bins Gardening starts with the soil and ends with the preservation of your harvest. Most of us have finished our drying, canning and preserving this last year’s crop. Now the cycle begins again with the soil. The best way to create your own organic natural nutrient rich soil is through composting. If you’re in an …
DIY Hydroponic Garden Tower The History of Hydroponics The word hydroponics comes from two Greek words, “hydro” meaning water and “ponics” meaning labor. The concept of soil less gardening or hydroponics has been around for thousands of years. The hanging Gardens of Babylon and The Floating Gardens of China are two of the earliest examples …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Aeroponics for Beginners This is a really simplified small model of an aeroponics garden system. It’s small enough for beginners to easily handle while they learn the best methods for the plants and environment they will be using. It doesn’t take an abundance of water to begin either, only …
Clever Garden Tricks We all want beautiful bountiful gardens. Why bother otherwise? But at times the weather, the critters, and the local soil just seems to fight us every step of the way. Sometimes the traditional answers to those nagging issues don’t work or really aren’t doable or affordable at the moment. So Listotic has come up with …
Planning for Your Spring Garden ** YOUR SPRING GARDEN ** Well, it’s almost Christmas. I hope you and your Family are enjoying the fairly mild weather, and the hustle and bustle of the Holidays. We’ve had our first couple cold spells, and all the leaves have pretty much fallen from the trees. If you are …
10 DIY Greenhouses Many gardeners need to extend their growing season due to seasonal climate changes. But not all gardeners can afford to purchase a greenhouse kit nor have one especially constructed for their needs. Some gardeners would prefer to DIY their greenhouses no matter what! There is just something about doing it yourself especially …
