http://www.nofeargardening.com Horticulturally impaired? Need some practical gardening advice? On my blog, you'll find some great gardening tips & encouragement for the everyday person who's brave enough to give gardening a try. en-us gardening advice Sat, 9 Jun 2012 11:21:33 -0400 Sat, 9 Jun 2012 11:21:33 -0400 nofeargardening.com http://www.nofeargardening.com/raised-bed-garden-plans.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/raised-bed-garden-plans.html You don’t have to be a master carpenter to come up with your own raised bed garden plans. I’m NOT a handy guy. In fact I usually call my friends when I need something done that involves a power tool Sat, 9 Jun 2012 11:21:30 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/about-me.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/about-me.html Hi! I’m Mike, the primary writer for No Fear Gardening. I’m honored that you’ve taken the time to visit my site. Launching this site has really been an adventure. It has also been a great experien Sat, 9 Jun 2012 11:17:04 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/flower-garden-ideas.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/flower-garden-ideas.html The thought of coming up with your own flower garden ideas or specific flower garden plans is enough to strike fear in the heart of any new gardener. It’s almost like you’re choosing the color you’re Sat, 9 Jun 2012 11:15:52 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/garden-mulch.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/garden-mulch.html Garden mulch can be one of your greatest allies. It is relatively inexpensive, and its benefits are numerous. Sat, 9 Jun 2012 11:12:18 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/perennial-flower-identification.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/perennial-flower-identification.html As part of the gardening tips on this site, I thought a resource for perennial flower identification might be helpful. I’m a BIG fan of hardy perennials, as they return year after year. I’m also ch Sat, 9 Jun 2012 11:10:48 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/basic-herb-garden.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/basic-herb-garden.html Starting a basic herb garden is not as difficult as you may think. You don’t even need a lot of space, as many herbs will grow quite well in containers. Sat, 9 Jun 2012 11:08:52 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/backyard-vegetable-gardening.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/backyard-vegetable-gardening.html Backyard vegetable gardening is a fun and rewarding alternative to purchasing EVERYTHING from the market. Even if you’re like me and don’t have a lot of space to work with, you’d be surprised at how Sat, 9 Jun 2012 11:04:21 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/how-to-grow-broccoli.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/how-to-grow-broccoli.html Have NO FEAR my gardening friends. You too can learn how to grow broccoli! Our family loves fresh broccoli in stir fries, steamed, or raw with their favorite dip. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:59:45 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/making-compost-tea.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/making-compost-tea.html Making compost tea is not nearly as complicated as you may have thought. In fact, I’m confident that you’ll have everything you need to get started once you’ve read through the interview on this page Tue, 3 Jan 2012 20:06:32 -0500 http://www.nofeargardening.com/lawn-care-advice.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/lawn-care-advice.html If simple, helpful, and easy-to-understand lawn care advice is what you’re searching for, you’ve come to the right place! I thought this page would be a great place to include another expert Mon, 2 Jan 2012 10:54:13 -0500 http://www.nofeargardening.com/tomato-tripods-for-your-backyard-vegetable-garden.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/tomato-tripods-for-your-backyard-vegetable-garden.html Greetings no fear gardeners! I wanted to share a simple, almost no-cost solution to staking tomatoes that just don’t know when to quit. An issue I’d Mon, 5 Sep 2011 14:29:05 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/russian-sage.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/russian-sage.html Russian Sage, in my humble opinion (IMHO), is a gorgeous, relatively easy-to-grow plant that no perennial flower garden should be without. There’s a reason it is commonly found in flower gardens Sat, 3 Sep 2011 12:13:14 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-sunflowers.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-sunflowers.html Growing sunflowers can bring you more than delicious seeds and lovely birds – they’re sunshine on a stem, sure to brighten up any garden! And these mid to late summer annuals are relatively easy to Wed, 3 Aug 2011 19:59:56 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/how-to-grow-pumpkins.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/how-to-grow-pumpkins.html If you’d like some simple but helpful information about how to grow pumpkins, you’ve come to the right place! And it’s not as difficult as you may think! When I think of pumpkins, I think of a Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:10:21 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-strawberries.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-strawberries.html Growing strawberries - there’s nothing quite like it. With their gorgeous color and their refreshingly sweet, tangy taste, no garden treat brings so many smiles or stimulates the senses quite like Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:23:56 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-hibiscus.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-hibiscus.html While there are several varieties of this tropical beauty, growing hibiscus and hibiscus care need not be intimidating. That said, there are some general steps you can take to help give your hibiscus Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:46:06 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-chives.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-chives.html If you’re starting an herb garden, growing chives can be a great place to start! If their gorgeous green, flavorful, tubular shoots weren’t enough, you also get the bonus of beautiful, purple, Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:52:25 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-mint.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-mint.html If you’re looking for an herb that provides stellar results, you should try growing mint. There are several varieties to choose from, the most common being spearmint and peppermint. Wed, 6 Jul 2011 19:55:42 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-beans.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-beans.html Growing beans is as easy as 1-2-3! That’s not an exaggeration. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:06:42 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/flower-garden-pictures.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/flower-garden-pictures.html Here are a couple pictures from this year's flower garden. The first one is my Clematis The President. A friend gave it to me a couple years back. It Tue, 7 Jun 2011 09:23:56 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/pine-needle-mulch.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/pine-needle-mulch.html Pine needle mulch can be a great way to go if you are looking for a very natural, eco-friendly, and inexpensive product. Sun, 15 May 2011 12:51:57 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/hardwood-mulch.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/hardwood-mulch.html Hardwood mulch is a great product if you gravitate toward a “natural look” in your garden beds. The great thing about this particular mulch is that it is comparatively one of the least expensive Sat, 14 May 2011 17:14:29 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/cedar-mulch.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/cedar-mulch.html Cedar mulch is an excellent choice if you are looking for a long-lasting product. I’ve personally used both large cedar chips, as well as mulch and been very impressed with their performance. Sat, 14 May 2011 17:13:04 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/creeping-phlox.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/creeping-phlox.html I fell in love (if that’s possible to do with a plant) with creeping phlox when I first saw it in one of my neighbor’s flower beds. This low growing perennial has delicate, green foliage and develops Mon, 2 May 2011 20:18:25 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-daffodils.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-daffodils.html If you’re a newer flower gardener, growing daffodils is a great place to start. Even if you’ve been gardening for years, there’s nothing more exciting than when that lovely green foliage breaks throu Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:33:30 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-thyme.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-thyme.html Growing thyme is something that even the newest gardener can master, as it pretty much does all the work for you. This highly aromatic herb doesn’t require much attention. In fact, other than giving Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:07:43 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-sage.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-sage.html Growing sage in your own herb garden is quite easy. Whether you’re a first time gardener, or a seasoned pro, you can do this! Sage is one of the herbs that I always try to keep on hand in our kitche Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:41:20 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/how-to-grow-potatoes.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/how-to-grow-potatoes.html If you’ve ever wanted to know how to grow potatoes in your garden, you’re in luck!!! These are a lot of fun to grow, as potatoes beget MORE POTATOES!!! And I’m all about results… especially for newe Sat, 9 Apr 2011 20:05:25 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-oregano.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-oregano.html Growing oregano is incredibly easy to do, and it’s one of those herbs your kitchen should never be without. Trust me… the stuff you buy in the bottle in the grocery store is “o.k.” but it doesn’t com Sun, 3 Apr 2011 21:37:10 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-tulips.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-tulips.html If you want some great info on growing tulips, you’ve come to the right place. For this particular page, I thought it would be great to hear from one of the experts. And where can you find some of t Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:59:43 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/unique-garden-decor-my-pics.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/unique-garden-decor-my-pics.html I thought I'd have some fun and share some pics of my own unique garden decor. You'll notice that most of what I have isn't all that fancy or expensive. In fact, most of what I use was either picked Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:16:38 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-basil.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-basil.html If you would like to give herb gardening a try, growing basil is a great place to start! It is relatively easy to grow, and has some very handy culinary uses…not to mention the fact that some pots of Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:53:09 -0400 http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-zucchini.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/growing-zucchini.html Growing zucchini is relatively easy to do - and the payoff can be huge! To me, nothing says summertime like garden fresh zucchini with our lunch or evening meal. And don’t buy what people say about Mon, 7 Mar 2011 21:47:12 -0500 http://www.nofeargardening.com/how-to-grow-cucumbers.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/how-to-grow-cucumbers.html Want some great tips on how to grow cucumbers? Super! I’ve included some tips below that should help get you on your way. I don’t know about you, but for me there’s nothing like fresh cucumbers on Fri, 4 Mar 2011 10:48:10 -0500 http://www.nofeargardening.com/sedum-spectabile.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/sedum-spectabile.html Sedum Spectabile (one of my garden favorites) is one of many in the “Succulent” category. This truly hardy perennial (sometimes referred to as “Never-Die” or “Showy Stonecrop”) does well in zones 3-9 Tue, 1 Mar 2011 12:14:10 -0500 http://www.nofeargardening.com/garden-soil-preparation.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/garden-soil-preparation.html Your soil is a living organism which is why it’s good to be intentional about your garden soil preparation each season. Ultimately what you want is nutrient rich soil, dense enough so that you’re not Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:39:56 -0500 http://www.nofeargardening.com/container-vegetable-gardening.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/container-vegetable-gardening.html Container vegetable gardening can be a great option for you if you do not have a lot of gardening space to work with. Don’t let a lack of acreage deter you from your desire to grow your own beautiful Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:56:30 -0500 http://www.nofeargardening.com/composting-basics.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/composting-basics.html Knowing a few composting basics will save you money, and will help your garden in the long run. You’ll save money because you’ll be producing (in my opinion) one of the most beneficial ingredients to Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:55:27 -0500 http://www.nofeargardening.com/moonbeam-coreopsis.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/moonbeam-coreopsis.html If I had to pick a favorite in my flower garden, Moonbeam Coreopsis would probably be it. As I sit on the steps of my front porch, I like to reach my hands down and run my fingers through its soft Sun, 20 Feb 2011 10:03:35 -0500 http://www.nofeargardening.com/raised-bed-vegetable-garden.html http://www.nofeargardening.com/raised-bed-vegetable-garden.html If you’re going to give a vegetable garden a try this year, seriously consider a raised bed vegetable garden. There are numerous advantages to gardening this way – some of which include: You’re in co Sun, 20 Feb 2011 10:01:20 -0500