In some areas of the country clay soil is simply unavoidable. Clay is a difficult medium to grow many of the most popular plants. This is because a large number of plants prefer nutrient rich loamy soil. Clay soil is very heavy and can retain a great deal of water. Plants with delicate root systems may have a hard time thriving in this type of condition.
If you are growing pumpkins, gourds, watermelons, or any type of vine that has both male and female flowers, you could be facing an annoying problem. It is so much fun to watch these vines grow (and grow and grow), but it is really disheartening when you have 10 feet of vines and no fruit. [...]
Pumpkins are a fun plant to grow during the summer. As fall rolls around your harvest will be ready to pick and you will have a wonderful selection to carve up for Halloween. Before you decide to plant your pumpkin seeds it is a good idea to fully understand the reality of growing pumpkins in your garden.
In some situations it is useful to know the differences between male and female flowers. If you like to plant vegetables in your garden understanding these differences can affect how much fruit your plants actually produce.
A fruitful garden is an important part of the self sufficient life. Indoor seed starting is a practical method for getting a garden started quickly in a colder climate. Approximately six to eight weeks before the last frost you can start a range of seeds inside so that they are strong healthy plants by the time they are placed into the soil. Because seeds are cheaper than actual plants, this is a great way save some money without falling behind during the planting season!
It is important to take the time and plan your garden thoroughly before springtime rolls around. This is especially true if you have a large garden and its crops will be harvested for food. Failure to plan accordingly may produce an inadequate garden which means you have to spend extra money on expensive produce at the grocery store.
