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…
What to Do With All Those Eggs? Try These Easy Garden-Fresh Egg Muffins!
I only have three hens, but that’s still about 21 eggs a week! Even after giving some away to family and friends, I still find myself with more eggs than I can eat some weeks. I love it when people say, “I’d love to have chickens, but I don’t have room for a big flock.”…
Small Space Gardening: Planting a Fall Vegetable Garden in a GreenStalk Planter
This year I decided to try something new. Even though I already have six raised beds, I purchased a Greenstalk five-tier vertical planter to see what all the buzz was about. I’ve recommended them to clients for small spaces, so I thought it was time I gave one a test run myself. Since I don’t…
Using Cover Crops in Small Gardens and Raised Beds
As a home gardener, you may not have thought much about cover crops—or maybe you’ve assumed they’re only for farmers with big fields of corn or wheat. The truth is that cover crops can be just as useful in a small backyard garden and raised beds as they are on a farm. Whether you grow…
How to Refresh and Reuse Container Soil
It’s that time of year again—my summer flowers are starting to fade. I’ve just pulled out the zinnias and impatiens that brightened my garden all season, and now I’m ready to swap them for a fresh round of fall flowers. When I visited my local nursery a few days ago to pick up compost there…
Grandparents Day Activities: Fun Garden and Nature Ideas for Kids and Grandparents
Grandparents Day is coming up on September 7, and what better way to celebrate than by spending time outdoors together? The best part of these activities isn’t the garden harvest or the crafts you make—it’s the time spent together. Gardens and nature provide the perfect backdrop for slowing down, sharing stories, and building memories. As a…
How to Get the Most Out of Your Garden Year
This fall I am focusing on my backyard space and planning projects to make it more enjoyable. My main project will be my backyard shed. If you’re looking to make the most of your garden year-round, a little planning can go a long way. No matter the size of your space, there are simple ways…
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