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 →
At the end of a long day of weeding or after a disappointing harvest, there is one thing that really lifts a gardener’s mood: a good laugh! So I’ve gathered some of my favorite funny gardening quotes and humor. I dare any gardener to read this page and not laugh!Read More →
Starting a garden is exciting, but at the same time can be incredibly overwhelming. If you’re a first-time gardener, everything is new. You have to figure out what you want to grow and where you want to grow it. And then you have to figure out how to make itRead More →