Does your garden look like it's missing something? You've got all the right plants and flowers mixed together but it's just not quite right? I can probably bet that with a clean, unique, or functional ...
Use Cloches to Add Charm, History, and Functionality to Your Garden
I started gardening as a way to add beauty to my landscape. Then, several years ago I got worried about the quality of food I got from the grocery store. So, I quickly transitioned from growing herbs ...
105 Cleverly Creative DIY Planters to Showcase Your Plants
Are you a plant hoarder? It's okay! Me too! I can't get enough of those tall tropical beauties, the tiny succulent amigos or the beautiful colors of spring flowers! While some people spend their money ...
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 ...
January Gardening Tips and To-do list by Planting Zone and Region
It’s January. Hard to fathom another year is beginning, and your garden is anxiously awaiting your attention. It isn’t too early to get a jump start on the next growing season. There’s usually ...
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 ...
40 DIY Vertical Herb Garden Ideas to Have Fresh Herbs on Hand
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme delicately hung against the wall. Fresh basil ready-to-pick right beside your kitchen counter. Got a desire for fresh herbs but just don't have the space for a ...
How to Use Plant Labels to Keep Your Garden Organized (and 10 DIY Plant Marker Ideas)
I am not the most organized person in the world. I probably qualify as one of those mad scientist types with all my on-going projects, notes, books, and more cluttering up all my ...
How to Use Low-Cost Cold Frames to Extend Your Gardening Year
Cold frames are an ideal way to extend your garden's growing season in spring and fall without costing you a fortune. That's because they give you flexible ways to grow spring greens or fall crops ...