garden

Do you know how simple it is to propagate a succulent?! Holy moly, it is SO much easier than I ever imagined. It is just the type of thing this crazy plant lady geeks out about. When I was a kid my parents were convinced…

If you are a gardener, you’ve heard that compost is the key to having a fabulous garden. But do you really know the reason why you should compost? Or even, how to start a compost pile and what to put into it? I had heard…

Have you ever noticed that growing certain plants together in your garden will help each of them thrive? This is called companion gardening, something Native American tribes have done for over 6,000 years. This ancient planting wisdom continues to be used today in modern agricultural…

Did you know there are trees on the market now that allow you to grow multiple varieties of fruit on one tree? I came across an apple tree last year that had Pink Lady, Gala and Fuji all on one tree and thought I was…

Do you get frustrated by having to hand water your vegetable garden each season? Before I had kids it wasn’t too difficult, but now it can be a struggle to find the time to water. Especially when I have to wait until it cools down,…

Do you get frustrated because tomatoes are supposed to be one of the easiest plants to grow, but yours are less than fabulous come harvest season!? Oh man, do I know the pain! I experimented with so many tips and tricks trying to grow these…

Did you know using raised beds in your vegetable garden can actually help in your garden’s overall success? By using raised beds, you can control many of the elements which in turn impact the overall health of your garden. Happy gardens provide an abundance of…

Have you ever been lucky enough to taste homegrown vegetables and fruit, freshly picked from a garden? I consider myself one of the lucky few because I grew up eating fresh picked produce on a regular basis. To this day, I am a bit of…

Gardens have always been a bit magical to me. When I was little, some of my most treasured moments were spent gardening with my Aunt Renee, my mom’s twin sister. She was an incredible gardener, spending hours upon hours perfecting the many plots she planted…