We are Ale & Jeff, creators of The Curious Nook. We believe that living simply, seasonally, and appreciating the wonder of the natural world is good for both body and mind. Here you’ll find us gardening, baking, preserving, concocting, and generally trying to turn our small house into a cozy urban cottage.
I have grown food in a variety of spaces and these tips are things that I wish I would have known when I first started gardening.
This is the best way for how to increase your berry harvest. If you have a small space this method will help you increase your berry yield.
This is everything that you need to know about growing, harvesting, and preparing artichokes to eat. I’m going to walk you through all the basics so it takes the mystery out of this unique and perennial vegetable.
What is dry farming and can you grow food crops without any water? Yes, you can grow food without water through a process called dry farming. Simply put dry farming is a method of growing crops without additional irrigation. This is best done in areas that are water stressed and have no to minimal rainfall over the summer months. The end result will produce intensely flavored and sweet crops!
