Lessons
This lesson covers all aspects of building great garden soil, from understanding pH, to learning about different soil types, to amending, composting...
Different Soil Textures
Amending Your Soil
Cover Crops
Side Dressing
Recommended Reading
Lesson 2: Planning Your Garden
Your first garden! Filled with excitement, the impulse to run out to the nearest nursery, load the minvan up with plants and just dig in is downright...
Let's Learn About Sun and Shade
Visual Impact
Architectural Elements
Other "Hardscape" Architectural Features
Recommended Reading
Lesson 3: Disease And Pest Control
There is nothing that can impact the health of your garden more than the diseases and pests that are common to every garden in the world. This...
Organic vs Chemical Controls
High Nitrogen Fertilizing
Beneficial Insects
Fungal Diseases
Squirrels And Other Furry Pests
Chemical Controls
Recommended Reading
Lesson 4: A Labor Of Love
Maintaining your garden is truly a labor of love. This lesson will guide you through the steps to help minimize chores, store and maintain your tools...
Pre-Emergents: A Weed's Worst Nightmare
Weed Species And Their Controls
Chemical Safety
Water Garden Maintenance
Maintaining Your Tools, Greenhouse And Shed Care
Lesson 5: Annuals, Perennials and Biennials
The terms annual, biennial and perennial are specific to certain classes of plants. This lesson will demystify these daunting names and help you...
What is An Annual?
What Are Perennials?
Biennials: The Garden Fill Ins
Roses
Fall Planting
Garden Wisdom
Lesson 6: Trees And Shrubs
Wisely chosen, trees and shrubs are the backbone of any garden. They provide grace, shade and beauty when properly selected and cared for. This...
Sizing and Siting Trees
Proper Planting Techniques
Selecting The Right Shrubs
Planting Shrubs Correctly
Caring For Trees
Watering
Pest Trees
Recommended Resources
Lesson 7: Vegetable Gardening
Growing your own vegetables is a healthy and rewarding pastime. This lesson guides you through the steps necessary to grow great vegetables. ...
Planning Your New Vegetable Garden
Preparing Your Soil
Peas And Beans
Tomatoes: Star Of The Vegetable Garden
Corn: A Versatile Plant
Cucumbers And Squash
Holy Jalapeno!
Onions, Garlic And Leeks
Lesson 8: Raised Beds And Container Gardening
In today's world of limited time and space, it often appears impossible to enjoy gardening. This lesson will open your eyes to the wonderful world of...
What Are Raised Beds And Why Use Them?
How To Construct A Raised Bed
Soil Mixtures For Containers
Vegetables And Herbs For Containers
Potted Roses
Planting An Herb Garden
Maximizing A Small Space
