Seedlings

Seed starting fundamentals

Growing a basic understanding of seed starting…


milk jugs for winter seed sowing

Winter sowing: The best little greenhouse in your backyard

Have you heard of winter sowing and wonder what…


Fence

Favorite gardening reads

As a gardening junkie, I'm constantly reading…


Sowing seeds of sanity

What to say about times such as these? How can…


Spinach

Vegetable Gardening - the 6 essentials 

Featuring my USDA Zone 5 Grow Guide!


Raised garden bed filled with companion-planted vegetables, including melon, peppers, nasturtium, onions.

Make Your Garden Thrive with Companion Planting – Free Guide

Welcome to the ultimate garden buddy system…


flower gardening

Stay Safe in the Garden: 10 Must-Know Safety Tips

I’ll never forget the day I poked myself in the…


Frosty leaves

Cold? Grow anyway! How to garden under cover in zones 5–6

Gardening during the winter months in USDA Zone…


LEGO® Botanical sets orchid and wildflower

Unique gifts for the gardener: thoughtful ideas they’ll love

A curated gift guide featuring unique gifts for…


Ruby throated hummingbird

Secrets to a Hummingbird-Friendly Yard

Hummingbird facts Hummingbirds are such a…