Hands-on Garden Growz projects from the backyard: orchard layout, fence grapes, raised beds, frost protection, seed starting, soil, and experiments.
Garden Journal and Experience
My Backyard Orchard Plan in Winfield, Alabama
A Garden Growz journal-style look at planning a backyard orchard in Winfield with peaches, figs, grapes, berries, and water.
View orchard layoutGrapes, Berries and Specialty
Fence Line Grape Trellis Ideas
Ideas for growing grapes along a fence line in Alabama, including sunlight, airflow, posts, wire, pruning, and spacing.
Build grape supportGarden Journal and Experience
Real Results: Raised Beds vs In-Ground Gardening
A practical comparison of raised beds and in-ground gardening in Alabama, with notes on clay soil, drainage, cost, and water.
Compare bedsFruit Trees and Orchard
Frost Protection for Fruit Trees in Alabama
Practical frost protection for Alabama fruit trees, young plantings, blooms, containers, and tender new growth.
Set up protectionVegetables and Seasonal Growing
When to Start Seeds Indoors in Alabama
Time indoor seed starting in Alabama for tomatoes, peppers, herbs, flowers, fall crops, and strong transplants.
Build seed stationVegetables and Seasonal Growing
Best Mulch for Southern Gardens
A southern garden mulch guide covering wood chips, straw, leaves, pine needles, compost, vegetables, and fruit trees.
Improve soil