Winter is when temperatures become low and the decomposition process naturally slows down. But that doesn’t mean you should stop composting during this time. You can still turn your kitchen scraps and other materials into organic fertilizer that can be used during the spring season. Here is how to compost during winter months Important things to note when you compost:
Herbs are one of the easiest plants to grow. They go dormant during the winter season and grow back during the next spring season. Winterizing herbs protects them from waterlogging and frosts. Here is how to winterize an herb garden based on the type of herb you are growing. But first, you have to follow a few steps to prepare herbs for the winter season. General care to provide for…
There are certain vegetables when planted during the late fall season (August to September) can last throughout the winter season and be harvested during the coming spring season. These vegetables can tolerate frost to some extent. Here are some of the best cold hardy vegetables to grow in your winter garden. The snow that covers these crops naturally acts as an insulation for them. Mulching the soil can help to…
Plants that are grown in containers need to be protected from severe winters. Soil becomes compact during the winter season as the ground freezes. Plants grown in containers are more vulnerable to frost-like conditions and their roots can get severely damaged. When soil becomes compact plants find it difficult to absorb nutrients and water. Other than perennials if you are growing shrubs and small trees in containers you can winterize…
When I first wanted to grow food in my backyard, I decided to watch a few videos of successful gardeners and was awestruck by the way they grew so much in their backyard. I just saw a few videos and decided to jump in and start to grow my own food. It was only later I realized that a lot of preparation is needed before you start to grow all…
Orange trees are easy to grow and care for. This fruit tree can tolerate certain levels of frost and grows best in tropical and subtropical regions. Native orange trees can grow up to 30 feet tall and dwarf varieties can grow up to 12 feet tall. Here is how to grow orange at home. Growing conditions for orange Soil: Orange is drought tolerant and cannot tolerate water-logged soil. This fruit…
Lemon trees are native to Asia and grow best in tropical and subtropical regions. If you live in USDA zones 9 to 11 you can grow lemon trees there. Lemon trees can grow up to 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide. They are toxic to animals. These trees are drought tolerant but are not tolerant to frost. If the weather in your region has extreme winters you can grow them in containers. The…
Guava is a tropical tree that can grow up to 10m. Its lifespan is about 40 years. There are many varieties of guava which vary in size and colour. Guava fruits are delicious and consuming them has many health benefits. Guava trees are not tolerant to severe frost, so it’s best to grow them in pots or containers if you live in colder regions. If you live in the tropical…
Chikoo or sapota is a fruit tree that is native to Mexico and tropical countries of South America. Native plants grow up to 30 m tall and 1.5m in diameter whereas dwarf varieties can grow up to 3 feet tall. It is rich in vitamins A, and C, folate, antioxidants, potassium, copper and iron. Sapotas can be grown from seeds or grafting. It produces fruits that are yellowish-brown in colour.…
Have you ever wondered why your chickens lose a lot of feathers at a particular time of the year? This is because of molting, a natural process that happens in chickens. Molting is the process in which chickens drop their old feathers to regrow new ones. Molting generally occurs in chickens when the season changes from warmer to colder periods. Chickens usually start to molt when they are 16 to…
