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I have been growing in a home made grow tower that I constructed for $6. The benefts are so impressive that I thought I would make a blog post on…
It seems like a horror story for gardeners. How could some of the "classic" varieties, really not be all that classic? Many people who were around in the 40's and…
FOOD PRESERVATION WARS Obviously Fresh is best. But we can't always have fresh 365 days a year, and certain fruits and vegetables are not available at different times during the year.…
The farmers almanac has always been a little part of folklore when it comes to gardening or farming. The Farmers almanac is a long term prediction as to what…
Vermont to Require GMO Labeling Yesterday, the Vermont House of Representatives passed a rather iconic bill that will make it the first state in the U.S. to require food makers to label…
I get asked all the time if I would do a pro and con list of organic vs. inorganic. I wish I could say I have been organic my entire…
What I think of when I think of the word Garden, I think of a cute little plot in england, or behind a log cabin. Why do I think that?…
Everyone knows about raw, and the benefits of raw. But one of the things that comes with raw is cold. You cannot have raw food, and have it even warm.…
I am not sure if I have been the only one who has experienced this, but I would strongly recommend people stop using the expandable peat pellets. I am not…
As I walk into the store with a request for bad food scraps, I get asked all the time, "What are you going to do with all this bad food?" …
Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener A whole world of gardening inspiration can be found today, but few can match the wild grace of the french kitchen garden (potager). This…
Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener Cold season is upon us; you might already be fighting one as you read this! If that's the case for you: look no further.…
Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener It's winter, and in the midwest that means one thing: d.i.y. season. If you live in a wintery northern region, it can be difficult…
Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener Garden themed weddings are a thing! Who knew? From bouquets to centerpieces, people are translating their love for gardening into inspirations for their big…
Mrs. MIgardener here! We are excited to share with you a series of blogs to help you design the garden of your dreams. I look forward to sharing our growing…
Apple Pie Inside Apple This recipe is not only optional gluten free, but it is vegan, vegetarian, low fat, low sugar, and personal! This thanksgiving wow your guests,…
DIY Fruit & Veg Wash We can't always grow everything we would like to grow, sometimes it is not in season, other times it is not possible to be grown…
DIY GARDEN STAMP The garden stamp is a great tool for ensuring even spacing between plants when direct seeding, and it also ensures proper seed depth. I set out to devise…
How to Grow Lettuce Spacing - 6 inches between plants Preferred NPK - 5-3-4 Optimal temperature - 50-65 *F Soil pH - 6.0-7.0 Soil type - Sandy loam Exposure -…
Soil is an interesting thing. It is never the same! It can vary from yard to yard even. Soil is the composition of sand, silt, and clay that is the…
Epsom Salt a.k.a. Magnesium Sulfate A nutrient that every gardener and their grandparent and their grandparents grandparent knew about. It was an old wives' tale that Epsom salt could cure…
The Role Of Potassium In The Garden Potassium is used in the garden as the…
The Role Of Phosphorus In The Garden Phosphorus is a nutrient found in rocks. It is locked inside rocks, that…
4 Great Organic Sources of nitrogen for the garden 1. Grass clippings – When composted, grass contains about 3% nitrogen by weight 2. Coffee grounds – Used fresh or composted, coffee grounds contain about…
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Millions of pounds of food is wasted each and every year, This is about 1/5 of the food we eat. Where does all that food go? The landfill. Instead of…
10 Quick Tips for the Organic Gardener 1. If your growing onions specifically for cooking, add some rock sulfur to your beds! adding sulfur makes your onions hotter…
With all the pumpkins on the sides of the road waiting to go to the landfill, I set out to make something of them. I found a solution! I looked…
Winter/Fall Garden Prep A Garden is great, but as gardeners we all realize that all good things…
How to Prevent The Dreaded Squash Vine Borer As summer approaches, and our warm weather crops are coming in, we all looking forward to the beautiful zucchini, summer squash, butternut…
Written by – Kaitlynn from MIgardener Garlic planting season is fast approaching. No matter your region, homegrown garlic is much cheaper and far more nutritious. Grocery stores normally sell one…
Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener There's no doubt that potatoes are the most loved vegetable in the world. Rich in fiber and potassium, and cooked in a myriad of…
Written by – Kaitlynn from MIgardener Peppers are easy to grow, but until you’ve grown them successfully, you won't know how easy it can be because of the handful of…
Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener Peas are one of my favorite veggies to grow. They're easy to grow, delicious, and whimsically beautiful. There is a huge variety of choices…
Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener Saffron is one of the oldest and most culturally rich spices around today. People have used saffron for centuries for dyeing textiles, cooking, and…
Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener During a long day at work, your flower garden is mostly enjoyed by strangers and passers by. The bright beautiful flowers you've worked hard…
Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener The robots are definitely taking over. We have robots in our phones, homes, and cars that are ready to answer our many questions and…
Guest Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener Gardening is good for us, inside and out! Today, we're going to look at all of the ways working in the garden can…
Hello there! My name is Whitney Carnecki. I am a wife, a mother to four awesome kids and a part of the MIgardener team. My husband Joe and I have…
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