County Fair
This week is the Madison County Fair here in Idaho and Leo has been excited to enter some of his vegetables into the horticulture competition! This year he submitted some…
Why you should plant your peppers and tomatoes DEEP 🍅
The other day in our garden we got busy planting a few varieties of our pepper starts. Leo dug pretty deep holes, about 6-8″, added some liquid Miracle Gro, put…
Why dripper hose is the best way to irrigate 💧
This is a simple topic, so we will keep the post simple too! Dripper hose pro’s: -Ease of use-just set a timer and don’t worry about turning the water on…
Why is tilling your garden so important? 🚜
I till my soil once in the spring and once in the fall. Spring till: 🚜-Without tilling, soil gets compact and roots can’t penetrate it as easily. Tilling brings along…
Why you need to trim your Onions
If you are starting your onions inside like us, the leaves get tall by week three. It’s exciting to see all of this growth for sure, but the leaves become…
Tradition: The Biggest Deterrent with Gardening
When Leo Castagno, the creator of Grow it Now! Started gardening 37 years ago, everyone had an opinion to share about growing seasons and planting times. He has lived and…
Exceptional Growth August 6, 2012
Exceptional Growth, Earlier and Longer Harvest, Hardier Plants brought to you by Grow it Now! Plant Protectors This is the same plot that had my Cabbage, Cauliflower and Broccoli. I…
Harvesting June 5, 2012
I am continuing to reap the harvest from my Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli and lettuce. I am just starting to harvest my radishes and onions. As you can see from the…