A Beginner’s Guide to Using a Hobby Greenhouse
Are you thinking about adding a greenhouse to your garden? We love ours! Read along to learn about choosing and using a home garden or hobby greenhouse - including greenhouse styles, and tips on location, size, foundations, weather, climate control, and…
Homemade Organic Garden Soap Spray Recipe: Kill Aphids & Other Pest Insects
Are aphids, mealybugs, or other pesky little insects making themselves at home in your garden? Don’t let them get too comfortable! Learn how to make your own mild, inexpensive, organic homemade soap spray to stop them. It can also be used…
How to Prepare & Amend Garden Bed Soil: Before Planting or Between Seasons
Out with the old, in with the new! Come learn how to prepare a new or established garden bed for planting. We'll talk about removing old plants, no-till gardening, when and how to amend soil, fertilizer selection, compost, mulch, planting tips,…
How to Plant a Tree: Best Practices for a Healthy, Happy & Hardy Tree
Let's dig into the best practices for planting trees - to set them up for success, promote healthy growth, and prevent transplant shock. We’ll explore the best time of year to plant trees, tips for choosing where to plant them in…
The Best Way to Organize & Store Your Garden Seed Packs
Say goodbye to that overflowing, jumbled cardboard box of seed packs - and come say hello to the most organized, efficient, and effective way to store your garden seeds! Let's also talk about ideal seed storage conditions, and questions about "expiration…
How to Harvest Kale & Leafy Greens to Extend the Season & Maximize Yields!
Come learn how to prolong your leafy green season and harvests with the Cut and Come Again method, used to harvest kale, swiss chard, lettuce, and more! Let's also talk about some ways to prevent greens from bolting, suggestions for varieties…
How to Choose the Best Fruit or Ornamental Trees to Plant: Climate, Varieties & More
Feeling hungry for some homegrown fruit? Let’s dig into some of the factors you’ll want to consider when choosing the best trees for your garden, such as common tree growing requirements, chill hours, cross-pollination, and examples of cold-hardy and heat-loving tree…
Houseplant Care 101: The Ultimate Guide to Happy & Healthy Indoor Plants
Houseplants are easier to care for than you may think! All you need is to learn some best practices, and figure our which types of plants suit your home. Come discover tips on light, water, containers, soil, and fertilizer. We’ll also…
Organic Pest Control, Part 2: How to Identify the Top 18 Pests & Beneficial Insects
This article discusses how to find and identify pests in your garden. For easy reference, photos of the top 18 common garden pests, along with a brief description of each, are included below. Last but certainly not least, let’s get familiar…
How to Grow Carrots Successfully: From Seed to Table
Read along to learn all about growing carrots! We'll explore our top choice varieties to grow, the best time to plant carrots, tips for preparing your soil, sowing seeds, how to thin them, when and how to harvest, plus storage tips.…
