A Simple, Homemade Plant Propagation System That Works Fantastic May 31, 2022May 31, 2022Mike McGroarty Comment This page has a lot of photos so give them a chance to load if you have a slow connection. This is worth [...]
How to Build a Backyard Greenhouse from Scratch May 31, 2022Mike McGroarty Comment Throughout this web site, and in my book Free Landscape Plants!, I teach you many ways to grow your own landscape plants without [...]
How to Grow Horseradish and Make Your Own Spicy Condiment May 7, 2022May 7, 2022Mike McGroarty Comment Ground horseradish is one of those condiments that people either love or hate intensely. There seems to be no middle ground when it [...]
Tips for Growing Sweet Corn May 7, 2022May 17, 2022Mike McGroarty Comment Nothing says “Summer’s here!” quite like an ear of fresh, tender sweet corn dripping with butter. Sweet corn has the best flavor on [...]
How to Grow Strawberries March 12, 2022April 27, 2022Mike McGroarty Comment Sweet, juicy strawberries are not only a sure sign that the summer growing season has arrived, but they are also a very popular [...]
How to Grow Blackberries March 12, 2022Mike McGroarty Comment Blackberries are a sweet tasty treat that can easily be grown in a home garden. The perennial plants will provide plenty of fresh [...]
How to Grow Wildflowers May 31, 2021May 31, 2021Mike McGroarty Comment In the past few years I’ve read about, and have seen more interest in wildflowers, so I figure it’s about time I jump [...]
How to Build a Simple Potting Bench April 12, 2021April 12, 2021Mike McGroarty Comment The potting bench that you are about to read about is not fancy, but very functional. It is also very easy to build [...]
How to Get Rid of Standing Water in Your Yard March 8, 2021March 8, 2021Mike McGroarty Comment Do you have one or more areas in your yard that hold water after a rainfall? This is a common problem, and sometimes [...]
Planting and Caring for Flower Bulbs December 2, 2020December 2, 2020Mike McGroarty 1 There is nothing quite as welcome as those beautiful spring flowers that seem to emerge from nowhere to welcome the arrival of spring. [...]
How to Build a Simple Hoop House December 8, 2019December 8, 2019Mike McGroarty Comment The easiest way to protect your plants for the winter is to put them in a row, say 6 or 7 pots wide. [...]
Tree Pruning Tips November 25, 2019November 25, 2019Mike McGroarty Comment There are two kinds of winter gardening. The first method usually starts in January as the gardening catalogs begin to arrive in the [...]
Composting the Easy Way October 28, 2019October 28, 2019Mike McGroarty Comment Having an ample supply of good rich compost is the gardeners dream. It has many uses, and all of those uses will result [...]
Tips for Preparing a Planting Bed October 3, 2019October 6, 2019Mike McGroarty Comment If you are preparing beds for landscaping around your house this article should simplify the process for you. I say that because of [...]