I'm all about finding quick and easy ways to deal with the less exciting parts of gardening, but sometimes I don't want to use harsh chemicals to control weeds. It's a conundrum. That's where organic ...
How to Use Soil Blocks to Start Your Seeds Better
I’m sick of seed starting. Every year, my enthusiasm is stolen by problems that arise during the process. This year, a fungal disease knocked out a whole shelf of plants. It wasn’t the first season I ...
16 Clever DIY Plant Marker Ideas For Your Garden
Every year I think I can get away with not using plant markers, and I'm proven horribly wrong. Even so, I continue to have faith in my terrible memory when I'm starting seedlings and sowing seeds in ...
Growing Shallots: Best Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
I learned about shallots when I got my first CSA basket years ago. I encountered a slew of vegetables that I had never heard of before, shallots included. In my household, shallots were often the name ...
14 Versatile Herbs That Grow in the Shade
We don't always have ideal growing conditions for our plants. Sometimes, we have to make do with a shady patch in the corner of the yard. If that's the case for you, it's time to get familiar with ...
24 Winter Flowers That Will Add Vibrant Color to Your Garden
If you're feeling gloomy about the dreary winter days, consider adding some color to your garden with a few winter flowers. While the dormant season has its own beauty, sometimes the lack of vibrancy ...
Growing Mesclun Greens: A Complete Guide to Planting, Care, Troubleshooting, and Harvest
Have you ever seen one of those gorgeous containers of red, green, and purple leaves growing on a patio? Those beautiful greens are mesclun. Mesclun isn't one particular plant, rather, it's a mixture ...
15 Annual Plants Worth Checking Out
Regardless of whether you're hoping to fill a bare spot in your garden or you want to add some color to a few containers on your patio, annual plants are a smart solution. Annuals are defined as ...
How to Get Rid of Wasps and a Few Reasons to Keep Them Around
Ah yes. Wasps. Flying insects with the ability to deliver painful stings. It’s no surprise that you’ve decided to search for a way to get rid of them. Even if they’re not actively stinging you, the ...