Why Grow Dill in Your Garden? Years ago, planting dill in my vegetable garden never crossed my mind. I’m not a big cook, and I couldn’t name a dish that I would need dill for. But over the last few years I have been growing dill in my garden to attract beneficial insects and control…
Pests vs. Helpers: Know Who’s Who in Your Garden
As a garden coach I get a lot of questions about garden pest. When I surveyed my newsletter readers, pest control was a topic they wanted to know about. But only a very small percentage of the bugs you see in your garden are bad. And guess what? Those bad bugs are needed to feed…
How to Grow Garlic in Raised Beds: A Complete Fall Planting Guide for Beginners
This will be my second year growing garlic. I had hestitated for years planting garlic because I had only 3 raised beds and growing garlic is a long term committment to the bed. Garlic planted in the fall will be harvested in the summer. But after growing in one of my beds last year and…
Halloween Treats for Gardeners: Spooky Surprises
Who says Halloween is just for trick-or-treaters? While it’s true that little ghosts and goblins love their sugary loot, there’s no reason why adults can’t get in on the fun too. Why not give your gardening friends a gift that keeps on giving? Here are some frightfully fun gardening gift ideas that are sure to…
How Square Foot Gardening Can Simplify Your Raised Bed Garden and Boost Your Harvests
I recently surveyed my newsletter readers to ask them questions about how they gardened and what they would like for me to address in my newsletter. One of the questions was about square foot gardening. 72% said they weren’t using Square Foot Gardening, but 61.1% said they were curious and wanted to know more. So,…
How to Make Rosemary-Infused Olive Oil: Safe and Simple Recipe Using Dried Rosemary
With my first frost just a few weeks away, I’m getting ready to harvest some of the prostrate rosemary from my garden. This variety has a low, spreading or trailing growth habit, which makes it perfect for growing in my raised garden bed. I plant it in the corners of my beds and it spills…
No More Pests! Simple Insect Netting Tips for Broccoli & All Brassicas
Have you ever struggled with pests decimating your broccoli, cabbage, or other brassicas? You’re not alone! In a recent survey of my newsletter audience, one reader shared her frustration with brassica-loving pests. She asked, “What can I do to protect my broccoli, cabbage, and other brassicas from being eaten up?” It’s simple: insect netting. What…
DIY House Vent Pumpkin
I bought this old vent at an estate one year and intended to just place it in the garden and use it as “junk art”. But the more I looked at it, I thought that looks likes a pumpkin! Yay! A project for my front yard fall décor. A DIY House Vent Pumpkin was in the…
Choosing the Perfect Pumpkin: A Guide to Carving, Cooking, and Keeping
It must be October because pumpkins are everywhere. From the big orange ones that are perfect for carving to the trendy white, turquoise and green varieties, they’re popping up on doorsteps, porches, and in grocery stores. I’m tempted to get the pretty turquoise ones for my beach themed office! But with so many pumpkins to…
Growing Pineapple Sage: A Gardener’s Guide
It’s been a few years since I grew pineapple sage in my North Georgia garden, and I’ve learned that its ability to overwinter is unpredictable. Most years, I’ve treated it as an annual, but it blooms right up until our first frost in November so it’s a great plant to give your garden some color…
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