Gardening

Don’t stop growing just because the temps drop! Try these 20 cold hardy vegetables and herbs to make cool season gardening a breeze!   For years, I tried to squeeze …

Summer is ending and fall is beginning, but the garden is still going! Here’s what to expect from your end of season garden as the seasons change!   Fall is …

Zinnia seeds are incredible easy to harvest! Here’s how to save zinnia seeds so you’ll never need to buy them again!   Zinnias are gorgeous! I mean what’s not to …

Did you know that your fall mums are actually perennials? Follow these tips to grow mums as perennials so you can enjoy their blooms year after year!   Without a …

It’s incredibly easy to grow your own dry beans to use in soups, chilis and more! Here’s all about how to grow dry beans and harvest them!  Beans are among …

Chickens can destroy garden plants with their scratching and pecking! Here are 6 easy ways to help protect garden plants from chickens!   Chickens + Gardens It seems like a …

Learning how to start a home compost can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Follow these steps to set up your compost pile and start producing high quality, …

Seed storage and organization can be overwhelming! Here’s how to create a system that will actually work to keep your seeds organized, plus a look at how I organize my …

Calendula is one of the best all-around garden plant companions! Find out why and how to grow it in your garden!    Calendula (Calendula officinalis), also known as “pot marigold”, …

Want to cut down on your chicken feed bill? Try growing a chicken garden full of their favorite snacks! Here’s how we planted a super fast and easy chicken garden …

Garlic scapes are a great bonus harvest for garlic growers! You can harvest them to use fresh or freeze them so that they can be enjoyed all year long!  In …

This “Grow It Guide” highlights an amazing and often overlooked perennial plant: Rhubarb! Read on for more info on how to grow rhubarb in your home garden along with ideas …