Starting plants from seeds is one of the easiest ways to save money gardening. Seeds, soil, and containers are a fraction of the cost of buying plants from a nursery. Plus, starting seeds indoors gives you a chance to extend the gardening season before spring weather has arrived. You canRead More →
This is a fun and easy project for gardeners of all ages (including kids!). You can save money on gardening supplies and recycle at the same time by making your own watering can from milk jugs. Follow the directions below or check out the video embedded in this article. IRead 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 →
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 →
Gardening is generally a peaceful pursuit. You spend hours in nature, cultivating the soil, and growing beautiful flowers and delicious vegetables with your own two hands. But when the gardener’s enemies attack, suddenly a garden bed can feel like a warzone, and often the gardener feels like they’re losing! 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 →
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 →
There’s nothing better than picking a garden fresh ripe tomato off the vine and slicing it up to eat. That’s the main reason I always plant plenty of tomatoes in my garden each year. But, no matter how carefully I tend my garden, I always end up with green tomatoes.Read More →
Dill (or dill weed) is a herb used in a variety of cuisines across the world. The leaves and seeds are used as herbs or spices for flavoring food, and all parts of the plant are edible. Though most gardeners grow dill as an annual herb, it is actually biennial.Read More →