Oh no, there are weird things happening in your garden! What to do? Let’s take a look at a few common garden diseases that you might encounter, so you will know how to identify them. One note, I will be using the word fruit to refer to any product of the plant, just to stay…
Gardening is not all fun and games, sometimes it’s more than a little frustrating. One of the things that makes it not so much fun is managing garden pests. We’re growing our garden for us to enjoy, but nature does what nature does. Here are some common pests you might encounter in your garden. I’m…
The time has come, you are finally ready to plant some vegetables! But how exactly do you choose? There’s a few “easier” options, but remember that easy is different to everyone. Tomatoes I’ve had success with tomatoes of all types. Regular tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and everything in between. The thing to watch out for on…
You’d love to have a garden, but you don’t have a yard. You’d love to have a garden, but you don’t have a space in your yard that is suitable. You’d love to have a garden, but there’s another reason that you can’t. Let me introduce you to the concept of Container Gardening. What is…
It’s fun to get your hands dirty in the garden, but did you know there are tools that make it easier? We’ll cover a few of the basic tools you might want to snag today, but know that using your hands is a great option too. Speaking of using your hands, let’s get into it!…
Some types of plants benefit from having their seeds started indoors, rather than being sown directly outside. So how exactly do you go about that? There are a variety of ways to do it, but perhaps the simplest is to get one of those seed starting trays with the domed lid. Basically you will add…
Once you’ve chosen what to grow, it’s time to get the seeds! I always feel like this is the beginning of the fun part. The other stuff is important too, don’t get me wrong, but there is just something about the packets. All Seeds Look Different Like this seems obvious right? But maybe it bears…
Now that you’ve figured out your planting zone, chosen a location, figured out how to water, and amended your soil, it’s time to pick what you want to grow in your garden. Here’s the thing: This is an individual choice. Don’t like tomatoes? Then don’t grow them! Grow what you like instead. Decide on time…
If you want a thriving, productive garden, healthy soil is key. Poor soil can lead to weak plants, lower yields, and frustrating gardening challenges. Fortunately, amending your soil—or improving its structure and nutrient content—can transform it into the ideal growing environment for your plants. That sounds super technical, but really it just means we need…
Watering is one of the most important tasks in gardening, but did you know there are multiple ways to do it? The method you choose can impact plant health, water efficiency, and even how much effort you need to put in. Some gardeners prefer hand watering for its precision, while others rely on drip irrigation…
