Gardening tips for healthy garden plants, composting, increasing your garden harvest, and growing food organically. Many of these gardening ideas are for growing food on a budget. Includes garden crafts and DIY garden projects as well.
In recent years, front-yard food gardens have emerged as a symbol of the growing green movement, reflecting a desire to connect with nature, promote sustainability, and beautify neighborhoods. However, for homeowners residing in communities governed by Homeowners Associations (HOAs), this newfound enthusiasm for gardening has sparked a heated battle. HOAs, established to maintain uniformity and … Read more
Wondering how to keep your garden healthy when you go on vacation? Here are some tips to keep your plants happy while you are away.
Grab a shovel and learn lessons from the garden. From cultivating patience to learning math, gardening with kids (or alone) is educational.
Want zero-waste gardening tips? Learn about the benefits of composting and tips for recycling garden plastics to create a sustainable garden.
Looking for a list of non-compostable items? This checklist will help sort the compostable organic materials from the trash!
Looking for the best early spring garden plants? Here are some cool-weather vegetables that will thrive in a spring garden.
Wondering what to plant in November? Or are you convinced that cold weather means the end of your gardening addiction? While it is true that most gardening comes to an abrupt halt once the chilly days and near-freezing nights of fall roll around, there are still a few things you can plant in November if … Read more
The last time I was at my local farmer’s market, I noticed that there were huge heads of elephant garlic for sale. I bought several of them since we use so much of it in our daily cooking. The farmer said that the garlic was not only great for eating but also for growing your … Read more
As the days grow shorter and the weather starts to cool, many gardeners are already thinking about next spring’s planting. But a good crop next spring requires that you learn how to improve soil health over the winter. By taking a few simple steps over the winter months, you can help your garden soil stay … Read more
Weeds are a nuisance and can quickly take over a garden or lawn. And weeding the yard or garden is seriously back-breaking work. Using cardboard for weed control is cheap, effective, and better for our planet than many modern weed control methods. There are many methods for weed control, but some are more effective than … Read more
If you are planting a garden this summer, growing herbs can be good for your health. There are many natural bug repellent plants available to help turn your yard into a bug-free zone naturally. Or to keep them off your skin when used in DIY natural bug repellents. Herbs that keep bugs away are awesome… … Read more
Butterflies are beautiful creatures that everyone should be able to enjoy. Unfortunately, the population of butterflies is declining at an alarming rate. Learning how to make butterfly nectar is one way to help support pollinators in your backyard. There are many variations of DIY butterfly food. Your homemade nectar needs to include a source of energy … Read more
Are you inspired to plant sunflowers this spring? Do you want to try growing sunflowers from seed? They are a beautiful addition to any garden but can be tricky to grow. Whether you want to enjoy the beauty of the flower petals or harvest sunflower seeds from their dried seed heads, there are many varieties … Read more
Butterflies are beautiful creatures that can be found in many different parts of the world. There are over 20,000 different species of butterflies, and each one has its own unique diet. If you want to attract them to your yard, you need to know what butterflies eat and drink so they actually show up. So, … Read more
Pollinators are in trouble. Over the past few decades, the populations of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators have declined at an alarming rate. Do bees like perennial plants? YES! Planting perennial plants for bees and butterflies should be on everyone’s gardening to-do list this spring. Why should we be concerned about pollinator-friendly plants? Because this … Read more
There is a multitude of butterfly species on this planet, however, their numbers are declining. This is in part due to a loss of food plants, climate change, and excessive use of pesticides that harm butterflies and other pollinators. Planting a butterfly garden is one way to protect this amazing and beneficial insect. So, how … Read more
I know it’s getting hot out there, however, there are a ton of summer garden projects that could be done this month. From weeding the garden to hanging a hammock, turn your backyard into an oasis of peace! Looking for a few DIY garden projects to upgrade your space? I’ve got plenty of ideas to … Read more
Wondering what to do in the garden in spring to get it ready for planting? Following a spring gardening checklist will make it more likely that your summer harvest will be bountiful! From buying the right garden tools to amending your soil, tackle those spring gardening chores now, before the weather gets too hot! When … Read more
Gardening is serious exercise. It can be physically demanding on the body as well as hot, itchy, and not always fun. Prevent painful injuries by investing in the right supplies and following a few of these comfortable gardening tips. Your body with thank you for it, I promise! Gardening Is Hard Work But Rewarding! I … Read more