Did you plant a vegetable garden this year? If so—how did it go?What thrived? What flopped? What would you never grow again… and what can’t you wait to plant next season? Fall and winter are the perfect times to hit pause, reflect, and plan forward—especially while the garden is resting and your memory is still…
How to Make Fragrant Herb Posies from Your Garden
Sunday’s weather was perfect for working in the yard, but a low of 26° was predicted for Monday morning. We’ve had one light frost, but this was going to be a real freeze—the kind that can damage tender herbs overnight. As I went out to my shed to gather what I would need to cover…
Goodbye Tiller, Hello Raised Beds!
For years, every spring started the same way.I’d drag out the old tiller, spend hours wrestling it through our heavy clay soil, and then spend the rest of the season pulling weeds that seemed to grow faster than my vegetables. Then one day I finally discovered the secret to growing a successful, low-maintenance garden: raised…
Cold, Rainy, and Short on Sun? You Can Still Grow a Garden
Every week, I love hearing from readers who share their gardening wins, challenges, and questions. But one recent email from a reader named Carmen really stuck with me. As someone who gardens in the sunny south with over 250 growing days, I can’t imagine growing anywhere else! But Carmen lives in northwest British Columbia, right…
Last-Minute Halloween Gift Tags and Spooky Note Sheets for Easy Halloween Gifts
Last-Minute Halloween Gift Tags & Spooky Note Sheets Need a quick, fun way to dress up your Halloween treats or little gifts? I’ve got you covered! If you’re like me, sometimes Halloween sneaks up faster than a black cat on a moonlit night. So I created these Halloween gift tags and spooky note sheets that…
Frost vs. Freeze: How to Protect Your Fall Vegetable Garden
Ever notice how some vegetables can shrug off a light frost while others, like basil, turn to mush at the first chill? It all comes down to frost tolerance — and understanding the difference between a light frost and a hard freeze can help you protect your garden when temperatures drop. Frost vs. Freeze —…
How to Grow Garlic in Raised Beds: A Complete Fall Planting Guide for Beginners
Garlic is one of those crops that takes a little patience — and a little planning — but it’s worth it when you pull up those fragrant bulbs next summer. While it doesn’t require a lot of attention, it does take both time and space, especially if you dedicate an entire bed to it. The…
Grow Kale This Fall + Make This Easy Kale Crunch Salad with Citrus Dressing
Kale is one of the easiest and most rewarding vegetables to grow in the fall garden. It loves cooler weather, which actually makes the leaves sweeter, and it keeps producing long after the other vegetables have called it quits for the season. My favorite is the baby or curly kale. I’m not a fan of…
Choosing the Perfect Pumpkin: A Guide to Carving, Cooking, and Keeping
Picking the Perfect Pumpkin (and What to Do with It After!) It must be October because pumpkins are everywhere. From the big orange ones that beg to be carved into spooky faces to the trendy white, turquoise, and green varieties showing up on porches and grocery store displays — they’re hard to resist. I’m even…
How to Transition Your Houseplants Indoors for Winter (Without Stressing Them Out)
Every spring I take most of my houseplants outside and place them my covered back deck. But as soon as those nighttime temperatures start dipping into the 50s, I know it’s time to start thinking about bringing them inside for the winter. A little planning now helps your plants avoid shock and keeps them healthy…
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