A few years ago, I excitedly posted a picture of a “Christmas cactus” I had just purchased on my Facebook page. I was feeling pretty proud of myself—after all, what’s more festive than a cactus blooming right around the holidays? . Within minutes, the comments started rolling in: “That’s not a Christmas cactus—it’s a Thanksgiving…
Fresh Basil Orzo & Kidney Bean Salad: A Plant-Based Recipe for Easy Meals
This recipe is for you if you love basil as much as I do. A simple orzo pasta salad that’s packed full of delicious plant-based flavors and varied textures. Fresh basil leaves shine as the star of the show here, so make this when your basil plant is overflowing. We’ve made this salad to take…
Winter Garden Guide for New Homeowners: Lawn Care, Tree Trimming & Holiday Harvest Tips
As the holidays approach, many of us are getting both our homes and outdoor spaces ready for the season. For first-time homeowners, taking care of your garden in winter can seem a little daunting, but a few essential tools —a sturdy rake, pruning shears, small shovel and simple landscaping equipment—are all you need to get…
Growing Butternut Squash: Tips for a Tasty Harvest
I have never grown butternut squash in my garden, although I love the taste, for a couple of reasons. It takes up a lot of space in your garden, and it takes it up for a long time. Most butternut squash has a long growing season, up to 110 days. But since I have added…
Why Grow Dill? Garden Benefits & Fresh Flavor for Your Spice Cabinet
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…
Extend Your Garden Harvest with Cold Frames: DIY and Store-Bought Tips
Cold frames are a great solution if you are looking to extend your growing season into late fall, winter, and even early spring. Cold frames act like a mini-greenhouse, to protect plants from frost, retain warmth, and allow you to harvest fresh vegetables well past the typical growing season. What is a Cold Frame? A…
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,…
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