Building a Raised Bed with Reclaimed Wood

The Nutritional Gardener will turn your excess pieces of lumber or wood into functional raised beds. Contact us for a consultation or read the details to find out how to build your own.

A Colorful Garden Renovation

A recent project I worked on was to renovate an existing front yard bed from a high maintenance, low color bed into a low maintenance colorful front yard focal point.

Gardening Books for Winter Reading

What does a gardener in Wisconsin do in January when it is 20 degrees below zero? Well, read gardening books of course! Winter is an ideal time to catch up on your reading wishlist. Below are my recommended titles: Rodale's All-New Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening This is a comprehensive guide to organic gardening, covering topics … Continue reading Gardening Books for Winter Reading

Setting up a Raised Bed Hoop House

One thing you can do to start your season early or extend later is to build a simple hoop house cover for new seedlings. Many vegetables thrive in cool weather as long as they are protected from harsh conditions.

Weekly Garden Update: August 13

I know it sounds crazy to start planning your garden for next year right now. We are harvesting, planting for fall and enjoying the sun; who wants to think about next year? Tip of the week: Fall and winter will come quickly. You will need a plan in hand so that you are ready to … Continue reading Weekly Garden Update: August 13