Editor’s note: It’s springtime and we’re all having to shelter-in-place due to the coronavirus pandemic. Whether you live in a home in the suburbs, or in an apartment in the
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Family Preparedness in a Small Space
Editor’s note: It’s springtime and we’re all having to shelter-in-place due to the coronavirus pandemic. Whether you live in a home in the suburbs, or in an apartment in the
Read moreThis post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Gardening is a great skill to learn but it can get expensive if you don’t watch your spending. I’ve talked to people who
Read moreEditor’s note: Since we live in an area that is considered one of the worst cities for mosquitoes, we are at risk for mosquito-borne illnesses such as West Nile virus,
Read moreThis post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Every year I start an apartment garden with the best of intentions. Some seasons I get a great result, but other times,
Read moreThe fall season, which starts in less than two weeks gives us another chance to grow a balcony or patio garden. I have started sprouting seeds in containers. Combining certain
Read moreThis post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I’ve been seeing Facebook posts about starting up this year’s garden. I know it is still early March and in many areas the
Read moreNow that it is mid-February, spring is not that far away. The first official day of spring is Sunday, March 20th. It is time to start thinking about the balcony garden, and ways to get started inexpensively.
Read moreI have planted herbs in both a garden plot and in containers. For the most part, I prefer planting herbs in containers. This way I can bring them in easily, if the weather warrants it. Some of my herbs have successfully overwintered because I can keep them in a protected porch area.
Read moreWritten by Mike Podlesny Just because you lack large amounts of space does not mean that you cannot grow a lot of the fresh fruits vegetables and herbs you consume.
Read moreOnions are a great crop for your home vegetable garden. You have plenty of choices, and they are very easy to grow directly from seed. Onions are also an excellent candidate to grow in containers, as some varieties such as the bunching types, take up very little space.
Tips for starting your fall onions