Want to keep fresh vegetables coming from your garden all summer long? Succession planting is the key. It’s a simple way to get more harvests without needing more space — and it can make a huge difference in your garden’s success. I’ve created a free Succession Planting Cheat Sheet to help you plan easy second…
Chamomile: How to Grow and Brew This Soothing Tea Herb
Remember Peter Rabbit? After his wild adventure in Mr. McGregor’s garden, his mother tucked him into bed with a soothing cup of chamomile tea—a timeless remedy for frazzled nerves and upset tummies. If you’re looking for an easy-to-grow herb that brings calm in a cup, chamomile is it. With its gentle apple-like scent and relaxing…
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs – Straight from the Garden
Skip the store-bought dye kits this year and head out to the garden (or kitchen) instead! Natural Easter egg dyes are not only beautiful and earthy—they’re also non-toxic, compostable, and pretty! Whether you’re gardening with kids or just want a more eco-friendly Easter, this is a fun tradition of incorporating your garden into everyday activities….
From Garden to Table: Easter Brunch You Can Grow
Easter brunch doesn’t have to come from the grocery store—you can grow many of the ingredients yourself, even in small, raised beds or containers. What to Grow for a Spring Brunch: Spinach or baby kale – Quick to grow and perfect for salads or sautés. Green onions – Easy to grow from seeds or start…
Easter Lily Aftercare: Keep the Beauty Growing
Those pretty Easter lilies (Lilium longiflorum) often come home from church services or grocery store displays. Most people enjoy them for a week or two and then toss them—but you don’t have to! Caring for Your Lily Indoors: Keep it in bright, indirect sunlight. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry—don’t let it…
How to Get Rid of Slugs and Snails in Your Vegetable Garden
If your garden has been getting plenty of spring rain and you’re noticing holes in your lettuce—or worse, seedlings that seemed to disappear overnight—you’re not alone. This time of year creates the perfect conditions for slugs and snails. Cool temperatures, damp soil, and tender young plants? That’s exactly what they’re waiting for. The tricky part…
Water Your Garden the Right Way: Tips for Healthy, Thriving Plants
Watering your garden might seem simple, but there’s more to it than just turning on the hose. To help your plants grow strong and healthy, you need to water them correctly—at the right time, in the right amount, and in the best way. When to Water Your Garden Timing is everything when it comes to…
Top Garden Tech for 2025: Smart Sprinklers, Robot Mowers, and More
While I’m not the best person to talk about tech (I have trouble hosting a zoom meeting!), I do appreciate the convenience that modern technology brings. Technology has really come a long way over the years, and nowadays, there’s something new coming out almost every day that solves problems we didn’t even know we had….
Azomite: A Little Dust That Packs a Big Punch in the Garden
If you’ve heard gardeners mention Azomite and wondered what the fuss is about, here’s the simple explanation because I like simple! What is Azomite?Azomite is a natural rock dust packed with over 70 trace minerals. It comes from ancient volcanic ash deposits and looks like a fine gray powder. You just mix it into your…
Why Every Vegetable Gardener Should Plant Sweet Alyssum
Sweet alyssum may be small, but don’t let that fool you—it’s one of the most powerful flowers you can add to your vegetable garden. Not only does it attract pollinators, but it also brings in the kind of beneficial insects that help you keep pests under control, naturally. Sweet Alyssum: A Friend to Your Garden…
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