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Gardening Gifts They’ll Love – Practical, Beautiful and Unique

Many of the gardening gifts I’ve seen in other guides aren’t a great fit for me, so I decided to put together a list who like some functional mixed in with their fun. I don’t know about you, but I...

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How to Start a Garden – 10 Steps to Gardening for Beginners

Want to learn how to start a garden, but not sure where to begin? In this post I’ll cover the basic steps of gardening, and provide links to more detailed information so you can garden with confidence...

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4 Reasons Your Tomatoes Are Not Ripening + How You Can Help

Tomatoes not ripening? Here are the four main reasons why your tomatoes aren’t turning red, and what you can do (if anything) to help ripen your tomatoes. Why do tomatoes turn red? Tomatoes turn red...

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Greenhouse Guide – What You Need to Know Before You Build

We're going to give you the information you need to choose the right greenhouse option for you. We'll talk about costs, types of greenhouses, location, and planning for operation. What is a greenhouse?...

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Growing Blueberries – Best Tips for the Home Garden

Learn how to grow blueberries in your home garden. We'll take you step by step through planting, fertilizer and mulch, care and harvest. We also touch on growing blueberries in containers, pruning and...

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Grow Tomatoes from Seed – Save Money, Get More Varieties

When you grow tomatoes from seed, you grow many plants for the same amount of money you'd spend on just a few plants from the garden center. You also have access to HUNDREDS of different tomato...

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Natural Pest Control in the Garden – Get Rid of 20 Top Pests

Are you looking for natural pest control options for the garden? From ants to squash vine borers, we'll cover natural pest control for 20 common garden pests to keep your garden healthy and save the...

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Sage Benefits for Home, Health & Personal Care

Salvia means “to save”, and with all the wonderful benefits of sage, you're sure to want it in your garden, kitchen & medicine cabinet. We'll share simple tips to help you use this versatile herb....

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The Best Garden Tools Help Make Gardening Easier

My seed catalogs have started arriving, and the unusually warm weather and new greenhouse have me thinking about next year's gardening season. Since I suspect I'm not the only one ogling the seed...

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When Should I Start Seeds? Indoor and Outdoor Charts

I have quite a few new gardeners ask me, “When should I start seeds?” It really depends on where you are and what you are planning to grow. Most seed companies label the packets with basic growing...

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