If you are a gardener, chances are you have thought about starting a compost bin. Not only is it great for the planet, but learning how to start composting can…
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Top 10 Seed Catalogs for 2026 – Plus More Online Seed Stores and Catalogs You’ll Love
It’s that time of year- time to think about ordering and starting seeds! This is one of the most fun and exciting parts of gardening if you ask me. It…
How to Prepare Soil for Planting: Prep Your Garden Beds for Spring
Getting your garden ready for spring starts with healthy, well-prepared soil. While you might feel like you don’t have much to do in the garden during winter, it’s never too…
A Quick Guide to Companion Planting and Best Companion Plants for Home Gardens
Most of us are better with a few good friends around us, and our plants are exactly the same! Companion planting, where certain plants are grown together to enhance each…
Perlite vs Vermiculite: Which is Better for Your Garden?
As a gardener, there’s a good chance you spend way too much time thinking about your soil. But, it’s important! Good soil is what leads to strong, healthy plants. Soil…
About Japanese Beetles and How to Get Rid of Them
A healthy garden is all about equilibrium – even garden pests like slugs and snails have an important role to play! However, when something foreign is introduced to a new…
How to Start a Kitchen Garden: 10 Steps for Success
Why head to the grocery store when you could step right out to your backyard and harvest your own fresh herbs, vegetables, and fruits? There’s nothing quite like growing your…
How to Use a Home Soil Test Kit
After just publishing our latest post about soil testing in the garden, I knew I needed to write this one up. Why? Well, in the post on soil testing, I…
A Guide to Soil Testing: Unlock Your Garden’s Potential
Let’s talk about a super important garden chore… soil testing. I hate to call it a chore because it’s so much more than just a task that needs to be…
Starting Seeds Indoors: A Comprehensive Guide for Gardeners
It is easy and inexpensive to start (or expand) a garden by starting seeds indoors for spring planting. Here at TGG, we use several methods. Get a head start on…
Your Winter Gardening Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for a Thriving Garden
As the chilly winds of winter descend, it’s not an excuse to abandon our gardens! Instead, winter is a great time for doing some essential garden maintenance and getting your…
Surprisingly Effective Homemade Weed Killer Recipes: DIY Solutions that Really Work
None of us like weeds in our garden. We want what we planted to be what we planted! It’s easy to want to do whatever it takes to get rid…
When and How to Prune Hydrangeas
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, mastering the art of hydrangea pruning can elevate your garden’s beauty. Understanding the intricacies of when and how to prune these…