With your seeds ready and supplies set up, it’s time to sow seeds! I’ll walk you through how I sow seeds indoors to produce plants for my outdoor garden. This is part of a series, Indoor Seed … [Read more...]
Garden Fundamentals
Composting 101 | Slow & Fast Methods
Keeping food scraps for composting has two magical powers. It diverts the waste from landfills, and the compost provides beneficial organic matter to support plant growth. There are fast, efficient … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Right Seeds for Your Garden
So, you’re ready to start growing plants from seed indoors for your outdoor garden, but how do you know what seeds to get? Which ones are best for your garden? Which seed sellers can you trust? These … [Read more...]
How to Build a New In-Ground Backyard Pond (With Video)
Watch how I built a pond in my backyard without any help. I've shared tips for moving heavy rocks and how to get everything set up so the pond works beautifully. For ideas on pond designs, also … [Read more...]
Easy Composting Without Pests (Sorry, Rats!)
Need a rat-proof compost bin that keeps rodents including mice out? This tumbler compost bin keeps your food scraps away from pests and makes good compost for the garden. For more about how to … [Read more...]
10 Smart Reasons to Use Raised Beds in Your Garden
If you have struggled with poor soil conditions, switching to raised garden beds may be the solution you have been looking for. Find out all the benefits to growing in raised beds. Also see The … [Read more...]
What to Sow in Fall Before It Snows
There are plenty of plants, bulbs, and seeds to add to the fall garden before the ground freezes. Options include some fast-growing cold tolerant food crops, cover crops to enrich the soil, and an … [Read more...]