Julie Naturally
natural self-reliance for Christians
Planting a garden with kids can be one of the most rewarding ways to teach them about plants. It provides a custom made nature study experience and it offers many other benefits as well. For example, planting a vegetable garden can help children appreciate their food more. And, that is probably the most common type …
If you are new to gardening, you may not be familiar with advanced techniques like tilling the ground and digging for certain types of drainage. In this case, a good method to use is called lasagna style gardening. This type of gardening is often referred to as layer gardening. This style of preparing the soil …
If you intend to grow your own vegetables in your backyard or on your patio, you can always start from seeds or use plants that have already been started by the local nursery. Another option is to regrow vegetables from kitchen scraps. Kids love this! It’s an opportunity to show them some of the amazing …
As you begin to learn more about growing your own food and starting a vegetable or herb garden, you will find that composting is high on the list of recommendations. With composting, you are using organic material to improve your soil naturally. This helps those vegetables and plants to grow faster and with higher quality. …
When growing your own fruits and vegetables, the first thing you need to know is when to plant different vegetables. Planting at the right time can make all the difference. But, many times this is the one hurdle that keeps us from planting at all. Let’s take a look at these tips for determining the …
When the seeds of fruits and vegetables develop tiny roots and their first true leaves start to show they are considered microgreens. This means they are in between the growth stages of sprouts and baby greens. It also means that you can harvest microgreens within two to three weeks after you’ve planted them in the …
Where I live, the soil is thick with clay and is generally considered to be nutrient poor. I had to figure out ways to combat this. So, after some research, I learned what to add to my soil so that it would grow healthier, bigger, more disease resistant vegetables. These tips for how to improve …
There’s no disputing the health benefits of growing your own food, but how do you decide which method to try? There are many ways to grow your own food, from growing fruit plants inside your home near a window, to having a container garden or a large plot of land with herbs and vegetables. Another …
If you are looking to start growing your own food, vegetables will probably be a large part of that. While you can grow just about any vegetable you want – depending on the season – there are some that are definitely easier for beginners. Here are some easy things to grow when you are just …
You may have wondered in the past if growing your own food is worth the effort. The short answer is yes. In fact, there are many reasons why you should garden, from saving money to having access to produce without chemicals. There also happen to be quite a few health benefits of growing your own …
Well, spring is well underway. It’s a great time to start a garden from scratch. Maybe you’ve thought about it, but still aren’t sure whether or not you should grow your own food. If so, this handy list of the many reasons why you should garden can help change your mind. Why you should garden …
Now is the time to learn how to start a garden from scratch! Having a garden has a lot of advantages. Growing your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs saves you money at the grocery store on food, jams and jellies, flavorings, medicines, and even homemade gifts. It also insures that all your favorites are always …
