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12 Secrets to Planning Your Vegetable Garden for an Abundant Harvest
There are some not-so-well-hidden secrets about planning your vegetable garden for a good harvest. The thing is, even though they aren't exactly "secret," they get skipped over a good bit. To ... Read More
More than Memorial Flowers
Have you ever been put in a place where you'd need to plant memorial flowers for yourself, or plant something that you may never see grow to its full maturity? ... Read More
9 Essential Winter Garden Tasks to Prepare for Spring
In the early days of my gardening, I thought that winter garden tasks were pretty limited. Rake up the dead plants, mix some compost into the soil, and then hibernate ... Read More
The 15 Do’s and Don’ts of Gardening in the Winter Months
So, you want to garden in the winter? Okay! While you might not get those gorgeous eggplants or crunchy cucumbers, you can still keep your hands in the dirt, so ... Read More
5 Winter Mulching Tips for Cold Zone Perennial Crops
There's not a lot going on in the garden in the middle of winter. Most of the plants are gone; the carrots have all been pulled up and stored; the ... Read More
12 New Year’s Resolutions for Gardeners to Achieve a Bountiful Growing Season
The idea of making a New Year's resolution is enticing. Of course, we all know it's just another day, but it also feels like a chance to reset and rethink ... Read More
10 Tips for Saving Heirloom Seeds So They Don’t Spoil
If you think the idea of saving heirloom seeds sounds special, well, that's because it is. An heirloom conjures the magic of something sacred passed down from one generation to ... Read More
How to Make Homemade Spice Mixes for Gifts
Not gonna lie here. I love getting and giving homemade spice mixes for gifts. For the cook in your life, they're the perfect gift. A spice mix is thoughtful, and ... Read More
How to Make Preserves as Gifts
If you're just learning how to make preserves, you're in for an exciting journey. There's not much better than knowing all your freshly-picked fruits and berries won't go to waste ... Read More
7 Gardening Subscription Boxes to Give as Gifts
My daughter has a number of subscription boxes, from sensory play boxes to kid chef boxes. Before our dog passed, he even had a subscription box! My social media feed ... Read More