Seed germination is one of the fundamentals of gardening, but while it might be a basic element, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. If you've ever planted seeds with the hopes of seeing them ...
30 Gorgeous Ground Cover Plants to Enrich Your Garden
Ground cover plants can add visual interest to the often-neglected areas of a garden, but don't be fooled - they're more than just a pretty face. They also help you reduce maintenance by suppressing ...
How to Start a Successful Herb Garden and 6 Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs
Fruits and veggies get all the attention when it comes to growing food, but herbs provide the kick that you need to take a recipe from "meh" to amazing. Not to mention the bevy of medicinal benefits ...
Growing Brussels Sprouts: A Complete Guide to Plant, Grow and Harvest Brussels Sprouts
Roasted, fried, microwaved or boiled, just the thought of the nutty, cabbage-like flavor of Brussel sprouts has my mouth watering. While they're delicious from the store, there's something so much ...
46 Delightful Edible Flowers That Belong At Your Next Dinner Party
From savory gourmet meals to tasty sweet treats, edible flowers can take your culinary game next level. Flowers offer color, textural contrast, and are an unexpected element to use in your cooking. ...
28 Medicinal Herbs You Need to Have in Your Garden
Herbs are the building blocks for tasty, delicious meals. Without them, food would be bland and unexciting. But have you considered all of the amazing health benefits you can get from consuming ...
28 Powerful Medicinal Plants to Plant in Your Garden
Plants aren’t just for decorating borders or feeding your family. You can also heal wounds, cure headaches and ease indigestion using things growing right in your own garden. Teas, tinctures, and oils ...
The Truth About Peat Moss in Your Garden and 5 Eco-Friendly Alternatives
Chances are that if you’re a gardener, you’ve used peat moss before, maybe without knowing it. I'll be the first to admit, I used peat multiple times before having an inkling of what it was, where it ...
Busting the 6 Biggest Myths about Epsom Salts for Plants in the Garden
You've heard about using Epsom salts for plants in your garden. Yes, the same stuff you’ve seen at the drugstore. Those bath salts intended for soaking your pain away have a claim to fame in the ...