If you’re getting ready to start a kitchen garden for the first time, you’ll probably be blown away by the number of products you’ll be told you need. Planters, fertilizer,…
16 Cool Pumpkin Carving Ideas You Never Thought Of!
What is more fun than pumpkin carving? Glad you asked! Carving pumpkins that are so cool that the neighbors stop by to ask you how you did it! Some of…
The Best Plants for Hummingbirds in Your Garden
If you’re looking to create a garden that attracts hummingbirds, you’re not alone. We recently asked our newsletter subscribers to share which plants their hummingbirds loved most, and the results…
How to Trellis Raspberries: DIY Home Garden Options
Berries might be my absolute favorite addition to my garden and I think everyone should pick at least one to include in their kitchen garden. Nothing says summertime quite like…
How to Grow a Lemon Tree From a Seed at Home
If there’s one thing I love having in my garden, it’s fresh lemons. I use them all the time for salad dressing, baking, cocktails… you name it! Luckily, my neighbor…
The Best Plants for Show-Stopping Hanging Baskets: Our Top Picks
Hanging flower baskets are a beautiful addition to your home, whether you’re using them to bring life to a patio, brighten up your front doorway, or simply add a pop…
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…
13 Flowering Trees to Plant for Beautiful Spring Blooms
There is nothing more refreshing and encouraging than the sight of gorgeous flowering trees showing off their spring blooms after a long winter. You can’t help but feel happy, uplifted,…
DIY Garden Balls: Creative Ideas for Globes and Spheres
Hey there, fellow garden enthusiasts! Can I let you in on a little secret? I’m absolutely obsessed with garden art, and there’s something magical about garden spheres that just makes…
Prayer Plant Care Made Easy: Tips for Lush, Vibrant Leaves
The prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura) is a stunning houseplant known for its beautifully patterned leaves and fascinating habit of folding its foliage at night, resembling hands in prayer. Easy to…
How to Grow Cherry Tomatoes at Home
There’s something so amazing about plucking a fresh cherry tomato from the vine and popping it straight in your mouth, still warm from the sun. In my opinion, homegrown cherry…
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…
Share Your Spring 2024: Subscriber Submissions
Welcome! If you’re in need of something to brighten your day, you’ve come to the right place! I asked our lovely subscribers to share their favorite plants, DIY projects, or…