Flowers often steal the show in home gardens. They add color and texture to any bed or border, often with the showiest flowers being annuals. Buying from plants can be expensive, especially when it comes to annual flowers that need to be replaced each spring. A much more affordable optionRead More →
I love growing herbs. There’s nothing better than grabbing a pinch of fresh herbs from your garden for dinner. And herbs are the perfect plant to grow for gardeners of all experience levels–they’re super easy for beginners and the perfect addition to a vegetable patch for seasoned pros. Plus, mostRead More →
So you’re ready to start gardening. Feeling overwhelmed? I’ve been there. It’s hard when you’re first starting out, with so many plants to grow and different growing methods available. If you’re new to gardening or want to try some easy to grow fruits and vegetables with your kids, there’s plentyRead More →
Once the days start getting shorter and there’s a new chill on the breeze then you know summer is coming to the end. While the joy and excitement of spring’s newest sprouts and summer’s bountiful harvest are just a memory, there’s still some work to be done in your garden.Read More →
If you’ve ever grown a zucchini plant or two in your garden, you know how easily you can become overwhelmed by your summer squash harvest in July and August. After you give zucchinis to your neighbors, friends, and family members, you’re probably still left with a pile of this deliciousRead More →
Being a gardener and a pet owner can be a tricky balancing act, especially when you want to bring your gardening indoors. Houseplants are great for brightening indoor spaces and helping to keep the air clean, but you don’t want to add them to your home if they’re dangerous forRead More →
Aloe Vera is a fantastic houseplant. It looks cool, is easy to care for, and it creates a gel that is super useful for skincare. If you’ve owned an aloe plant for a while, you’re probably wondering about what the procedure is to repot your plant or even propagate it.Read More →
There’s a certain point each summer where a well-grown garden tends to overproduce. Suddenly you’re swimming in peppers, zucchinis, and tomatoes which ripen faster than you can eat them. Once your family friends and neighbors get sick of you pawning off veggies on them, what can you do with yourRead More →
If you’ve ever gardened in a community garden or if your beds or trees are in a place easily accessible by the public, you’ve probably experienced the pain of garden theft. There’s nothing worse than spending all summer nurturing your plants, toiling and weeding, to have your beautiful tomatoes disappearRead More →
Sprouts are one of the easiest foods you can grow yourself. You can do it indoors, at any time of year, with minimal gear and no soil or garden required! They’re perfect to grow in the winter and are fantastic for urban gardeners and apartment dwellers who want something fresh.Read More →