My sister and her mother-in-law grow the most gorgeous dahlias, they just have a knack for it. Myself, on the other hand, I have always struggled with growing dahlias. They are always stunted, they hardly bloom and when they do the flowers are small and disappointing
One of my favorite herbs to grow, design with and cook with is chives. Chive plants are perennial and come back year after year, they have adorable purple flowers and…
Instead of rambling on like usual, I am going to jump right into the first in my new plant profile series. In this article, I feature one of my all-time…
I don’t know about you but my garden can get out of control fast. Before I know it, it looks like an untended jungle of squash, nasturtium and strawberry madness.…
While the signs of winter are all around us, and many of us are looking forward to a break from gardening, I just wanted to remind you (and myself) that…
Never underestimate the importance of organic compost in the garden. High-quality homemade compost can add nutrients, drainage, and biology to your soil. This is especially important when gardening organically because we…
Growing goji berries is easy and super rewarding, a happy goji plant will produce antioxidant-rich berries all summer long. Follow along to learn more about these interesting plants and how…
Recently I tried a hanging succulent Kokedama kit. Follow along and I can show you how easily this succulent hanging planter came together, I’ll give you my honest thoughts on…
Is spring finally here? It feels like it’s been a long winter, but it is pouring rain outside today and I finally feel like there is an end in sight.…
So who’s ready to get some dirt under their nails? In this article, I’ll be blending my love for growing succulents with a fun gardening technique called Kokedama. Follow along…