Slugs are a common problem in gardens, and they can quickly devour tender leaves and seedlings. While there are a number of chemical pesticides available to control slugs, many gardeners prefer to use organic methods. There are a number of effective organic methods for controlling slugs, and most of them are relatively easy to do….
Tea is a delicious and healthy beverage that can be enjoyed hot or cold. It is made from the leaves, flowers, or fruits of various plants. There are many different types of tea available, each with its own unique flavor and health benefits. Read on for some plants to put in your garden to make…
Pests can be a major problem for gardeners, but there are many ways to control them without using harmful chemicals. Here are some organic pest control methods that you can use in your garden: What am I trying this year? I bought a handheld vacuum and I plan to remove as many bugs as I…
It’s cold outside and most of us can’t grow anything right now so it is the perfect time to plan the garden! Grab a cup of coffee, get out the seed catalogs and plan your garden with my free graph. I have a hard time visualizing what changes I want to make or how the…
Most of us aren’t planting our gardens outside right now but you can start planning some fun Valentine’s Day inspired plants this year! Adding these 14 Beautiful Pink Veggies and Flowers Create an Enchanting Garden throughout your garden bed to create a magical pop of pink. You can plant them in it’s own section too…
My first garden was awesome! It didn’t grow a ton but it was the best feeling knowing I was learning how to be self sufficient. However, there are things I wish I understood. I am not saying that I wish I knew because technically I knew, I just didn’t understand. Read on for 6 Things…
Now that I have a few seasons under my belt, I’m starting to learn how many plants I need to plant in order to feed my family, fresh eating and beyond. That first garden in 2020 was the beginning of a journey. I didn’t know what the heck I was doing! And that’s ok. If…
Gardening vertically is a priority for people like me. I have a small plot of land so I need to be smart about using my space. This cheap and easy garden trellis is a game changer! One thing I learned early on was to maximize my space and grow as much as I could vertically….
It’s that time of year for most of us! Planting garlic is so rewarding and in this beginners guide to growing garlic, I will give you step by step directions. Let’s talk types of garlic! Garlic is such a versatile food. Not only is it extremely delicious in many dishes, garlic has wonderful medicinal properties….
A pollinator garden wasn’t on my radar the first year I gardened but it should have been! Read on to see how to be wooed by your pollinator garden. Not only does it add beauty to your garden which will make you want to spend time out there, it will make the pollinators very happy…