What to Plant in April in USDA Zones 4-6
There's something quietly thrilling about those first April mornings in the garden. After what feels like an endless winter of thumbing through seed catalogs and sketching garden plans on scraps …
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Choosing Between Types of Pruning Shears
What I love about gardening is that there's always something new to learn—some new experience a friend shared with you to improve the taste of your tomatoes or a trick …
10 Marigold Companion Plants in a Vegetable Garden
As a kid, my least favorite flower was the marigold. Companion plants, pollinators, and wondering how the heck to keep rabbits out of my garden was still years away. Marigolds, …
5 Vegetables You Can Grow in Hanging Baskets on a Porch
Is there anything better than sitting on a porch, drinking a glass of fresh-squeezed lemonade, and reading a good book? I love a good porch sit but what I love …
California Rolls: The Garden-to-Table Sushi Treat You Didn’t Know You Loved
I’ll admit it: I didn’t know California rolls were considered sushi until I was an adult. Growing up in California with a professional chef for a father, sushi meant raw …
Why Every Garden Needs a Pond: Boosting Soil Moisture and Supporting Wildlife
A well-maintained pond can be a game-changer, offering benefits beyond aesthetics. By boosting soil moisture, attracting beneficial wildlife and enhancing biodiversity, a pond helps your garden thrive naturally — without …
Gardening by the Stars: A Celestial Guide to Planting in 2025
As your intrepid gardening reporter and seeker of knowledge in all forms—terrestrial and celestial—I decided that 2025 would be the year I let the cosmos guide my planting decisions. …
Cucumber Trellis Tricks to Maximize Yield and Save Space
Growing cucumbers brings a special kind of garden joy - there's nothing quite like plucking a fresh cuke right off the vine. But let's talk about their rather enthusiastic growing …
Discover The Right Essentials For An Amazing Indoor Veggie Garden
Having an indoor veggie garden brings the joys of gardening right into the comfort of your own home, but it also aligns perfectly with a healthy lifestyle. By growing your …
Cucumber-Lime Refresher
You haven't lived until you've tried making your own Cucumber-Lime Refresher! I stumbled upon this combination while experimenting in my kitchen one hot afternoon, and now I can't imagine my …
