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Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps

May 31, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Recipes

One of our family’s favorites is chicken and bacon ranch wraps, with fresh greens from the garden, homemade ranch, homegrown bacon, and chicken all tucked inside a tortilla wrapper.

When to Add Perlite Soil to Container Gardens

May 27, 2022 · Janet Garman · Growing

Add to Favorites What in the world is perlite soil anyway? Is it organic? I do a lot of container gardening, especially with my herb plants. Since I try to …

A Guide to Growing Vegetables in Pots and Containers

January 19, 2022 · Marissa Ames · Growing

How often have you strolled through a farmer’s market or eyed a friend’s fresh produce and wished you had your own garden? Perhaps you lack space.

Self-Watering Planters: DIY Containers to Combat Drought

December 17, 2021 · Marissa Ames · Growing

What holds five gallons of soil, uses 80% less water and costs less than a dollar? Self-watering planters! DIY instructions are simple and most materials can be recycled.

Recycling a Deck into Standing Raised Bed

November 11, 2021 · Kenny Coogan · Growing

Not wanting to add to the landfill, I started drafting up ideas on how I could transform my dilapidated deck into a standing raised bed.

Growing Cold-Hardy Vegetables

October 12, 2021 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

Many of us put our gardens to bed once winter arrives. However, by using an abundance of strategies and knowing which cold-hardy crops to plant, we can harvest food, even in snow-driven territories where temperatures may drop to zero degrees F.

How to Plant Daffodil, Tulip, and Other Bulbs in Pots

September 1, 2021 · Rita Heikenfeld · Growing

Even in small growing spaces, enjoy continual color and fragrance from spring bulbs by learning how to plant daffodils, tulips, and other bulbs in pots.

A Guide to the Best Greenhouse Plants

June 30, 2019 · Jennifer Vanbenschoten · Growing

After years of putting our gardens in the ground, we decided to build our own greenhouse and pick out the best greenhouse plants for extending our growing season.

Use a Hydroponic Grow System for Year-Round Produce

February 25, 2019 · Rita Heikenfeld · Growing

Add to Favorites Have you ever grown a sweet potato vine or avocado pit in water? If so, consider yourself a hydroponic gardener! My first experience with a simple hydroponic …

The Magic Greenhouse: How to Make a Cheap Greenhouse

February 25, 2019 · Jennifer Vanbenschoten · Growing

Add to Favorites For as long as I can remember, my husband has wanted a greenhouse. But we weren’t sure how to make a cheap greenhouse — all of the greenhouse …

Successfully Growing Arugula From Seed Indoors

February 25, 2019 · Ryan Slabaugh · Growing

Arugula, if you’re not familiar, is a jagged-edged, leafy green with thin stems and is what I believe, one of the best vegetables for container gardening.

5 Reasons to Start Garden Composting in Planter Boxes

February 25, 2019 · Marissa Ames · Growing

Add to Favorites Fall means yard cleanup. Organic debris becomes garden compost. But small spaces might not have room for composters or piles. Garden composting directly within planter boxes solves …

Container Gardening with Succulents: Soil and Care Needed

February 25, 2019 · Chris Thompson · Growing

Add to Favorites Growing succulents is an easy and fun hobby that just requires succulent soil and a little knowledge about how to take care of plants in pots. Succulent …