As a gardener in a short growing season, I want flower beds filled with perennials I don’t have to maintain. Not only do I want low maintenance, I want cheap plants, too! Maybe that’s too much to ask for you’re thinking, but I’m here to prove to you that you can grow beautiful plants well …
If you’re like me, keeping a vegetable garden alive during the winter seems impossible. Cold nights and unpredictable temperature changes often make it seem as though our hard work over the summer is all for nothing. I used to spend these colder months feeling a little bit helpless, resigned to watching my prized vegetables succumb …
Don’t let the winter weather coming get you down. I’ve got the perfect antidote – a fall garden! It’s like a little slice of paradise amidst the cold and dreary days. And let me tell you, gardening is a wild adventure. You never know what tricks Mother Nature has up her sleeve. One year, you …
Maximize your space by integrating perennial vegetables into your landscape. No need to harm your beautiful surroundings with a traditional garden – instead, seamlessly incorporate your food plants into your existing landscape and enjoy the benefits. I remember when I started seeds in our first home and mixed up the labeling. I thought I was …
Are you ready to create a stunning shade perennial garden without breaking the bank? Shade Gardens are like cool, refreshing oases on scorching summer days. Plus, they’re low maintenance and require less water than sun-loving gardens. Let’s dive in and transform your outdoor space! Prepare the Soil Before planting your garden, let’s get the soil …
Tomato Stakes are one of those things I hate to pay for because they aren’t cheap at your local garden store. Yet when you want to plant enough tomato plants to can sauce, salsa, and more, you find yourself scrambling to keep the tomatoes supported. And let’s not forget the big debate- is a tomato …
That’s it, I told my husband, I’m not doing a garden this year.” You said that last year, He says. I know, but this year, I mean it. Well, maybe I’ll do the easy stuff. He replies that he will be sticking to his pumpkins again because, you know what, they are the easiest things …
Maybe I am SUPER late to the game, or maybe you are like me and haven’t heard about this before. I discovered this last fall and knew I had to write a blog post about it for you. It’s time to get those FREE seeds. Right now, I’m surprised that in our small city, we …
If you want to add color and beauty to your outdoor space, consider adding flowers to your potted plant collection. Flowers can be a great addition to any garden, balcony, or patio, and wide varieties are well-suited to container gardening. Container gardening is a great way to bring color and life into your home, and …
Potted plants are a great way to bring beauty and greenery to your yard, especially if you don’t have space for a traditional garden. Or if you are reaching an age where a container filled with flowers is just your speed this year. Every year I question whether I want to add more to a …