Where I live, the winters leave us in a deep freeze, rendering the growing season shorter than I'd like. I also have to deal with a lot of unpredictability in terms of weather. A snowstorm can crop up ...
The Best Christmas Plants for Celebrating the Holidays
Christmas is right around the corner and I’ve already begun to decorate my home with holiday accents. The wreath on my door is up, string lights have been strung, and tinsel has been tossed - and ...
The Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started with Indoor Gardening
I live in a climate where the temps are brutally low in the winter. Unless a gardener in my area has access to a greenhouse or makes the effort to build and install cold frames, there’s very little ...
20 Invasive Plants Sold At Nurseries You Should Never Use
We've all been there. You're at the garden store, and an employee suggests the "perfect" plant to fill a space and feed your family. Little do you know that years down the road, those invasive plants ...
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 ...
29 Rabbit-Resistant Plants That Rabbits Won’t Eat in Your Garden
Rabbits are cute creatures, hopping around twitching their noses, wiggling their tails, and looking harmless. Unfortunately, these adorable fuzzy-tailed mammals also have a voracious appetite, which ...
Patio Gardening: 10 Compact Crops to Grow in a Small Space Like a Patio
“Oh, I don’t have a garden because I don’t have a backyard. I just have a patio/deck/balcony/front porch.” I’ve heard this countless times before when I casually mention my gardening hobby. People ...
Seed Scarification: How, When and Why to Scarify Seeds
Have you ever read on a packet that a seed needs scarification before planting? While it's not a common instruction, it's a handy trick to know because it speeds up and improves germination rates. ...
Summer Care Tips for Your Herb Garden
We often think of summer as the ideal time for gardening. The warm weather and ample sunlight provide plants with almost everything they need to thrive. For your herbs, however, summer can mean they ...