Growing your own carrots is rewarding and fairly easy, even in a container garden. The hardest part of growing carrots is waiting for the seeds to germinate and keeping them clear of weeds until they’re established. Carrot seeds are tiny and famously slow to sprout. It’s important to know what carrot sprouts look like so…
Lima beans are an easy and rewarding crop to grow in your garden. They grow in nearly an identical way to green beans but usually need a little bit more time to mature. You can harvest lima beans at the shelling stage to cook and eat fresh or wait until they reach the dry stage….
Are you ready to finally plan your garden ahead of time for a successful harvest and enjoyable gardening experience? This free printable garden planner can help! This garden planner printable is packed full of pages to help you plan, track, and organize your seasonal, monthly, and weekly garden tasks. Make this the year you finally…
Are you wondering how your delicious, crispy lettuce transformed into something bitter and unpalatable overnight? Nobody wants to eat bitter lettuce. If you wanted a bitter green, you would have grown arugula! Unfortunately, your lettuce crop can quickly transform from sweet and delicious to bitter. The good news is that there are ways to avoid…
As a gardener, you don’t want any food to go to waste. Squash and pumpkin leaves are edible, so maybe you’re wondering if potato leaves are edible, too. Or perhaps you just caught your dog or child trying to eat potato leaves and you’re wondering if it’s okay. The answer is a definite no –…
Chamomile tea is a calming and soothing beverage with a long history of use. It can ease stress, encourage sleep, calm digestive upset, and is even gentle enough for children to enjoy. Chamomile is also a delightful herb to grow in your garden. Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) tends to be a low-growing perennial, and German…
Pumpkins are an incredibly fun plant to grow in your garden. They are one of the most celebrated signs of fall and can be used for baking, cooking, carving, and decorating. If you’re thinking about growing pumpkins, their biggest needs are room to spread out, lots of sun and warmth, rich soil, and a long…
Are you one of the people who thinks tomatoes taste best when they’re still warm from growing in the sun? I am. Homegrown tomatoes are a summer garden classic. There’s nothing quite like the taste of a tomato you grew yourself that only travels a short distance from your garden to your kitchen. Of course,…
Oregano is a very popular herb that flavors the food of many different cuisines. If you enjoy cooking Italian, Greek, or Spanish food, this herb is a must to have on hand. The good news is that oregano is very easy to grow and will return to your garden year after year with just a…
Sure, we’re all for calling a spade a spade, but do you know the difference between a spade and a shovel? Many people think they are the same thing. However, there are differences between the two. Picking the wrong tool for the job can cost you time and literal backaches, so it’s importnat to pick…