The Best Grow Lights for Tomatoes and Peppers
Living in New England, my outdoor garden slows to a halt by late September. I used to get sad thinking about how long I’d have to wait before growing another …
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How to Mix Your Own Potting Soil for Container Vegetables
Container vegetable gardens are the versatile champions of any garden. I love container gardens because you can start them indoors and transition them outdoors without disrupting the vegetable roots. They’re …
12 Best Vegetable Gardening Instagram Accounts For Tips, Photos, and Ideas
Staying up to date on vegetable garden trends and coming up with new garden design ideas can be exhausting if you don't know where to turn. Following gardening Instagram influencers …
The Best Hydroponic System for Vegetables and Herbs
As someone who loves to cook and does it a bit for a living, I always need fresh ingredients, especially herbs. With so many lettuce recalls in the last few …
7 Rare Vegetable Gardening Magazines to Inspire You
I don't know about you, but one of my favorite Saturday morning activities is to sit down with a cup of tea and one of my favorite vegetable gardening magazines …
The Do’s and Don’ts of Open Air Composting
Figuratively. There are things you'll want to know before you "figuratively" jump into open-air composting because I'm guessing you don't want to actually do that.
If you've read more than a …
33 Weekend Projects You Can Do at Home
Once the soil softens in the spring, I'm rushing to grab my trusty shovels from the garden shed! But does that mean I'm twiddling my thumbs all winter, waiting to …
3 Ways to Preserve Tomato Harvests
Tomatoes, believe it or not, haven't always been the household staple we know today. In fact, these luscious red orbs have a fascinating history. Native to South America, tomatoes were …
Mastering Bokashi Composting: A Step-by-Step Guide to Gardening Success
Embarking on the journey of composting is akin to discovering a captivating new TV show—one can't help but share the excitement with friends. For me, composting is my Bridgerton, and …
DIY Self-Watering Plant Bulbs: Transforming Recycled Bottles into Plant Nannies
Do you often forget to water your indoor plants or struggle to keep them hydrated while you're away? Say goodbye to plant neglect by repurposing recycled bottles into self-watering plant …
