Frill Free Zone https://www.frillfree.com/gardening-blog.html Living simply doesn't have to be difficult - start here... en-us homesteading Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:36:22 -0400 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:36:22 -0400 frillfree.com Oct 13, Soil Fertility - adding the right soil ammendments... https://www.frillfree.com/soil-fertility.htmld9c60914ff6ec40f048d7d3b8ded2ef9Adding the right soil ammendments to ensure optimum nutrients - Soil Fertility...
 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:32:36 -0400 Oct 12, Spring Garden Planning - the devil's in the details https://www.frillfree.com/spring-garden-planning.html17ae01e9129c8c6030525e172ec96bf3Finally; it's time for some Spring Garden Planning. Time's a-wasting, so let's get started...
 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:32:31 -0400 Oct 11, Fall Leaves - a nutrient rich source of organic matter https://www.frillfree.com/fall-leaves.html0a92c74b737d78d592e3699c7a8a7a3eCollecting Fall Leaves gives you a great source of exercise, and nutrient rich organic matter for your garden...
 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:18:28 -0400 Oct 10, Snow as Fertilizer? How is this possible? https://www.frillfree.com/snow-as-fertilizer.html07e7908b3c325c3e3ebfbe68f2c06ddcUse Snow as Fertilizer? If you're lucky enough to live in a snow belt, this is one of the most efficient ways to add Nitrogen to your garden...
 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:31:55 -0400 Oct 9, Wood Ashes - an ancient soil sweetener https://www.frillfree.com/wood-ashes.html8e29669cc4dfaf480259f1d06ae4306aUse this one additive to your garden, compost or lawn, to sweeten the soil, or raise the pH...
 Fri, 9 Oct 2026 08:35:58 -0400 Oct 7, Vegetable Garden Layout | Garden Design https://www.frillfree.com/vegetable-garden-layout.html622fbece382a4a48fc6f2b9320d24bf1Your Vegetable Garden Layout will depend on sun exposure and orientation, types of crops you want to grow and your climate; choose the layout that makes the most of your gardens sun exposure...
 Wed, 7 Oct 2026 08:42:39 -0400 Oct 6, Garden Problems - minor annoyance? Or big deal? https://www.frillfree.com/garden-problems.html0d5a72d986b5284fee35a36a5c295b77Minor annoyance or big deal; Garden Problems can spoil your entire season - if you let them...
 Tue, 6 Oct 2026 08:39:42 -0400 Oct 5, Gardening for Beginners - starting off? Start here... https://www.frillfree.com/gardening-for-beginners.htmla1b747dd2ea5d2b29762df9ab5cf2ae0Gardening for Beginners - starting off? Start here and get it right...
 Mon, 5 Oct 2026 08:37:48 -0400 Oct 4, Building a Berry Bed From Scratch With Leaves, Manure and Compost https://www.frillfree.com/building-a-berry-bed-from-scratch-with-leaves-manure-and-compost.html1e020ebb71ffb2934ebc0a7bce364ce5Every autumn, millions of bags of leaves end up at the curb. Most of them could have become a berry bed. We grow certified organic berry transplants near
 Sun, 4 Oct 2026 08:42:06 -0400 Oct 3, Extending The Growing Season - use these methods to get more growth https://www.frillfree.com/extending-the-growing-season.html7197ce55f253b8cd2351c03801173e64Extending The Growing Season - ways to get more plant production, even in frost...
 Sat, 3 Oct 2026 08:55:16 -0400 Oct 2, Earth Friendly Weed Control - use poison-free methods https://www.frillfree.com/earth-friendly-weed-control.htmlaced12c27eb066b8d51e382b1260903aUse poison-free methods; Earth Friendly Weed Control to keep unwanted plants from taking over...
 Fri, 2 Oct 2026 08:48:58 -0400 Oct 1, How to Start Seeds - easy diy, and tips for success https://www.frillfree.com/how-to-start-seeds.html18313b946e0a5b808b0d24dd7da70effHow to Start Seeds - get your garden going - tips for the best success with your garden...
 Thu, 1 Oct 2026 08:51:34 -0400 Sep 30, Grow Lights for Seedlings and Cuttings https://www.frillfree.com/grow-lights-for-seedlings-and-cuttings.html41e60a9fa464a286ad0ff28d2990b957How to choose from so many options of Grow Lights for Seedlings and Cuttings - the possibilities are endless...
 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:42:23 -0400 Sep 29, How to Grow Garlic - the Stinking Rose and all its benefits https://www.frillfree.com/how-to-grow-garlic.htmlc56637089c4c612859319b05b7264ac1How to Grow Garlic; the Stinking Rose has many benefits, both as a seasoning and for pest control in the organic garden, as a companion plant and much more.
 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:27:26 -0400 Sep 28, Best Garden Tools - choose your favorite https://www.frillfree.com/best-garden-tools.html024a6d3a7b1574365c5123cd8ded439fChoose your favorite of these Best Garden Tools; arm yourself with the best tools for the job...
 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:41:03 -0400 Sep 27, Garden Mulch - best materials for mulching - tips and tricks https://www.frillfree.com/garden-mulch.html7b660fbf26e0ac08acf24be68a824c4cGrow your best garden ever by using Garden Mulch - the benefits, some tips and tricks...
 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:24:23 -0400 Sep 26, How to Grow Kale - cool season greens https://www.frillfree.com/how-to-grow-kale.html0ff6e58cfdf1f5ad66eaeabeef9ae8efHow to Grow Kale; some of the best cool season greens, great for extending the season in spring and fall...
 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:23:01 -0400 Sep 25, Recycling in The Organic Garden; Re-Use and Re-Purpose https://www.frillfree.com/recycling-in-the-organic-garden.html3e2a6a8385a171e4f2e115601f4b5b40Re-Use and Re-Purpose; Frugal Gardening - Recycling In The Organic Garden...
 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:43:41 -0400 Sep 24, Winterizing Your Indoor Plants after a summer outdoors https://www.frillfree.com/winterizing-your-indoor-plants.htmlfeb79fa5e7d6331a29d9c6a9e34327a6How to bring your indoor plants back inside after their summer in the sun, and avoid bringing all the pests and pathogens too...
 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:47:46 -0400 Sep 23, Growing a Plant in Water, not just propagating it https://www.frillfree.com/growing-a-plant-in-water.html0a3a4e0670d9c9b05c22ae632eff1480Growing a Plant in Water, not just propagating it? That's like hydroponics, isn't it?
 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:22:39 -0400 Sep 23, Plant Pests Handbook - information on how to control insects & disease https://www.frillfree.com/plant-pests-handbook.htmlbc133bcf9023fe9c4c24674e82b33714Plant Pests Handbook - control the pests in your garden...
 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:09:01 -0400 Sep 22, Do Not Waste Water - conserve a precious resource in the home & garden https://www.frillfree.com/do-not-waste-water.html600d320676b97a694ca1d8d453c3c449Do Not Waste Water; this precious resource is not infinite, and we need to conserve water in homes and gardens; learn how to effectivigly minimize water waste...
 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:32:37 -0400 Sep 21, Guest Post - Pet Friendly Gardening https://www.frillfree.com/how-to-make-your-garden-safe-for-your-pet.html0411954e0338eab19435d62dbfcf154bGuest post; How to Make Your Garden Safe for Your Pet - Pet Friendly Gardening...
 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:25:50 -0400 Sep 20, Top Ten Myths about Organic Garden Seeds - the real dirt https://www.frillfree.com/top-ten-myths-about-organic-garden-seeds.html6cd56a597bfca470219ca4ecece3d3b9The Top Ten Myths about Organic Garden Seeds; get the real dirt about some nonsense and misconceptions...
 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:44:49 -0400 Sep 19, Pest Control in the Vegetable Garden - natural remedies https://www.frillfree.com/pest-control-in-the-vegetable-garden.html413946fffbe1098244e59817e6d6cef0Natural remedies and techniques for Pest Control in the Vegetable Garden - shy away from chemicals for an organic garden...
 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:46:50 -0400 Sep 18, Building a Worm Farm for compost pros (step-by-step) https://www.frillfree.com/building-a-worm-farm.htmlfc28f45ae5a435a12d7b06bf07d494c6If you already compost, building a worm farm is the next upgrade. Get a simple tote setup, lime/pH tips, and quick troubleshooting for smells.
 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:31:08 -0400 Sep 17, How to Water a Plant in a Pot the Right Way https://www.frillfree.com/how-to-water-a-plant.html8b34dd6a44515f65a903c0fa83daad4bLearn How to Water a Plant in a pot or container with simple tips for drainage, moisture, and matching care to succulents, ferns, and orchids.
 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:48:44 -0400 Sep 16, Plant Bug - yes, they're really called that https://www.frillfree.com/plant-bug.html5bb6e6ad0387e42c385557d8647a3374Plant Bug - yes, they're really called that, as they are in a certain classification of insect...
 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:02:35 -0400 Sep 14, Tradescantia zebrina Propagation - grow more of this all time favorite https://www.frillfree.com/tradescantia-zebrina-propagation.html86ea7992b11dc7becad4f593b70fa13dGrow this beautiful all time favorite plant to trail down the sides of baskets and pots - Tradescantia zebrina propagation
 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:30:52 -0400 Sep 13, Hugelkultur - hill growing method https://www.frillfree.com/hugelkultur.html27161e1567758582660bd0e2af90f41dHow to grow your garden with a moisture sink in the ground beneath your plants using the hugelkultur method...
 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:35:09 -0400 Sep 12, Super Thrive - does it work as advertised? https://www.frillfree.com/super-thrive.html46e93e24257ce785f7b5d4a490bf3740Using any product such as Super Thrive can give a gardener the edge - or can it?
 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:05:41 -0400 Sep 11, Is this even possible, to use willow water as a rooting hormone? https://www.frillfree.com/willow-water-rooting-hormone.htmle690b1add32c01388a30cec3b374ce54The magic of willow water rooting hormone for plant cuttings, explained...
 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:29:51 -0400 Sep 10, Urban Farming - The Fine Art of Vegetable Gardening in small spaces https://www.frillfree.com/urban-farming.html582aa81ef2eb05de23e61637def091afIf all you have is a small plot of land in the city, you can still farm, and grow your own food...
 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:43:00 -0400 Sep 9, Poison Free Gardening - tiny carbon footprint, eco-friendly gardens https://www.frillfree.com/poison-free-gardening.htmld4ac2107bedda187e1b834392d7493fdTiny carbon footprint using organic gardening methods, eco-friendly gardens; Poison Free Gardening...
 Wed, 9 Sep 2026 08:35:53 -0400 Sep 8, Carsen Andrew Memorial Garden; Trigger Warning - dealing with loss https://www.frillfree.com/carsen-andrew-memorial-garden.html9d89972948faad130405c9f5743f494dDesigning and planning the Carsen Andrew Memorial Garden is my way of staying sane when I lose a loved one, or in this case, two...,
 Tue, 8 Sep 2026 08:29:04 -0400 Sep 7, How To Use Rooting Hormone - liquid, dilution or powder https://www.frillfree.com/how-to-use-rooting-hormone.htmlb9a0e234bf260e7daa00d6d313ee78d1How To Use Rooting Hormone - choose the right formulation, take cuttings, dip and stick...
 Mon, 7 Sep 2026 08:37:30 -0400 Sep 6, Fall Gardening Tour - things to do in the garden in Autumn https://www.frillfree.com/fall-gardening-tour.html28fb20f129be40747298ab2fbf61c684Check out the Fall Gardening Tour; some things to do in the garden in fall that will benefit you in the busy season...
 Sun, 6 Sep 2026 08:41:57 -0400 Sep 5, The Circle of Thyme Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi https://www.frillfree.com/circle-of-thyme-chapel.html99fb5e554c163b301de49e6945cf8df3The Circle of Thyme Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi is a twig gazebo built on a whim for the clematis to clamber up - it was more successful than we ever imagined...
 Sat, 5 Sep 2026 09:01:54 -0400 Sep 4, Composting; Tips, Tutorials and Troubleshooting e-Book https://www.frillfree.com/composting-tips-tutorials-and-troubleshooting-e-book.html29c0a0acd242fe2bdb87ffe00cd96cccHow to make perfect compost, customized to your specific garden and it's conditions with the Composting: Tips, Tutorials and Troubleshooting e-Book......
 Fri, 4 Sep 2026 13:37:37 -0400 Sep 3, Watering Tropical Plants - checklist and tips https://www.frillfree.com/watering-tropical-plants.html83ced047339b478cc83fb4ece559137eWhat are the best tips for watering tropical plants? Get the checklist here...
 Thu, 3 Sep 2026 08:45:11 -0400 Sep 1, Fall Gardening - don't put the garden to bed yet https://www.frillfree.com/fall-gardening.html4ca01418495fa9194a140d0694e0e4d6Fall Gardening; don't stop yet, you have another season to go yet. Autumn gardens provide lots more yummy vegetables, with less effort from you...
 Tue, 1 Sep 2026 08:47:56 -0400 Aug 31, Nitrogen Fixing Plants; leguminous nutrient gleaners https://www.frillfree.com/nitrogen-fixing-plants.html358b4aa730c1d2325b47416ee4ff5866Some of the best Nitrogen Fixing Plants are in your garden right now, working in secret ways to add nutrients to your soil; the benefits of leguminous plants are that they produce their own nitrogen
 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:44:39 -0400 Aug 30, Alsike Clover - leguminous cover crop extraordinare https://www.frillfree.com/alsike-clover.htmlc1134f39ae160cfddf78215a6a1b81fcAlsike Clover; leguminous cover crop for erosion control, beneficial insect attractant, and honey producer...
 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:34:03 -0400 Aug 29, Cinnamon as a Rooting Hormone - myth or madness? https://www.frillfree.com/cinnamon-as-a-rooting-hormone.html6c77405894c8b16fba78e80804a4c828Can you use Cinnamon as a Rooting Hormone? Why or why not?
 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:57:18 -0400 Aug 28, Alfalfa Facts - interesting information about this valuable legume https://www.frillfree.com/alfalfa-facts.html66d54632bed300460b3fefaef03b2c74Learn some Alfalfa Facts; what is this valuable leguminous cover crop? How to add the nutrients from alfalfa to your garden...
 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:28:10 -0400 Aug 27, Growing Geraniums From Seed - start at the beginning https://www.frillfree.com/growing-geraniums-from-seed.html34bffde79e4f111914b60590187b8502Growing Geraniums From Seed is a fun way to increase your stock with new varieties...
 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:52:58 -0400 Aug 26, Pagoda Pruning | Fruit Tree Pruning https://www.frillfree.com/pagoda-pruning.htmlcbefbd761b94b006736ea5426a0a9f94Pruning fruit trees in a particular shape for added benefits - Pagoda Pruning...
 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:29:35 -0400