Vegan Composting and Fertilization

Vegan Composting and Fertilization

As a vegan, you want a garden full of healthy plants. Healthy plants fight off diseases and pests. And they have more nutrients which help us stay healthy too.

Plant-based compost is easy to make and will benefit your garden. My vegan friends often tell me that established gardeners tell them you can't compost without animal products. And that is simply not true!

Grow Brussels Sprouts in Zone 6B

Grow Brussels Sprouts in Zone 6B

Brussels Sprouts have a bad reputation as being ‘yucky’ from consumers and hard to grow for gardeners. However, this member of the Brassica family is a great addition to your garden.

I struggled with growing Brussels sprouts for years and made some major mistakes. And I wouldn't dare take any of what I grew to the farmers market…

Buying Guide: Indoor Plant Lights For Vegetables and Fruits

Buying Guide: Indoor Plant Lights For Vegetables and Fruits

Buying supplemental lights for your plants can be confusing. They come in a variety of colors - the spectrum color not the decor color - and a variety of lighting bulbs.

This guide will walk you through what all those different terms mean and how to figure out what type of light you need for what you plan to grow.