A Gift From The Indians Heirloom Beans

indians heirloom beans

Heirloom beans, what are they? Heirloom beans are the ones that our fathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers have been growing year after year here in New England.  They have selected them

How An 11-Year-Old Grows Cucumbers

Planting Cucumber

Cucumbers are good to grow in any garden. They have high vitamin content and are delicious. An average size cucumber contains only 25 calories and is therefore useful to people

Sawdust for Your Garden

Garden Sawdust

In many states, great piles of sawdust are going begging. Some of them, aged and well-rotted, are located in country sawmills. Others, both old and fresh, stand high in local

Bees Are Your Friends

Friendly Bees

The insect world is mysterious. It is amazing to see how insects fit into the pattern of this planned world. We soon discover that some are friends and others are

Worth-While Members of the Pea Family

Pea Family

While their flowers bring beauty to our borders, their roots supply nitrogen to the soil. Too few gardeners are acquainted with members of the pea or pulse family, many of

How To Make Compost

Making Compost

The gardener who burns all his leaves, grass clippings, weeds, and small prunings is destroying valuable soil material. Material that would have added fertilizer to the soil and improved the

Is Your Garden Ready For Your Vacation?

Garden Ready for Vacation

Some folks try turning their home grounds over to a “garden-sitter” while away. A friendly neighbor may feel sure he can provide the necessary care for the few weeks of

Abused Words For The Garden

Abused Garden Words

Needless confusion results when words are used improperly. This is as true in gardening as in law or chemistry. In gardening, the one word most often misused is sour, meaning