gardening skills

Discover the joy of growing your own food! Our blog offers expert advice on a wide range of gardening topics, including seed starting techniques, improving soil health, combating pests and diseases, and mastering container gardening. Learn how to cultivate vibrant gardens throughout the seasons, from planting colorful flowers to nurturing fragrant herbs and delicious vegetables. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we provide valuable tips and inspiration to help you create a thriving garden oasis.

  • Why Grow Vegetables and Herbs Indoors

    Why Grow Vegetables and Herbs Indoors

    Winter doesn’t have to mean a pause in your growing season. With an indoor garden, you can enjoy fresh, homegrown food and herbs throughout the cold winter months and even...

  • Tips For Bringing Plants Indoors

    Tips For Moving Plants Indoors

    As the weather gets colder, some of your perennial plants may need to come indoors. This will depend on each variety's temperature sensitivity and your climate. Here are some helpful tips...

  • How Long Do Seeds Last

    How Long Do Seeds Last?

    Seed longevity varies by type, storage conditions, and quality, but with careful management, you can ensure a thriving garden season after season. Testing your seeds, rotating stock, and investing in...

  • Learn From The Weeds

    Learn From The Weeds

    Paying attention to the different varieties of weeds growing in and around our garden can tell us what the soil needs and inform us about the ideal crops to plant...

  • How to get rid of aphids naturally

    How to Get Rid of Aphids Naturally

    One of the most common garden pests is the aphid. Aphids are soft-bodied insects that feed on the sap of plants. There are over 4000 species of aphids, about 250...

  • 8 Crops to Direct Sow and Why

    8 Crops to Direct Sow and Why

    Some crops will grow much better if planted directly in the garden. Let us take a look at eight different plants that you should direct sow and discuss the reasons...

  • Cicada Invasion 2024

    Cicada Invasion 2024

    Are you braced for the Great Cicada Emergence of 2024? If you live in the eastern United States, there’s a good chance you’re pretty curious about what’s in store, too. Let’s...

  • Five Flowers for Container Growing

    Five Flowers for Container Growing

    Nothing brightens up a summer’s day more than some colorful flowers, but not everyone has a lot of space for an elaborate flower garden. Still, many flower varieties grow well...