To me, lettuce is a total non negotiable when you’re deciding what to grow in your garden. It’s easy to grow, delicious, and you can keep harvesting it over and over. Plus you won’t have that awkward bag of lettuce in the back of your fridge that’s gone bad and needs to be thrown out,…
Ready to start planning the garden of your dreams? You’ve made the right choice to get started with a solid plan. My first year of gardening was chaotic–I missed several key dates to start seeds and plant fall crops, and my harvest all came at the same time. I didn’t understand the basics of starting…
Plants have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years and are still used today because of their many health benefits! Herbs can be used for all sorts of things including helping to heal colds, aiding in pregnancy, soothing aches and pains, and filling your body with necessary vitamins and minerals. Whether you like…
There are so many things to learn about the world of gardening, and it’s super easy to feel overwhelmed or like you’re drowning in all of the information. Start with these ten simple tips to get started on the right foot. Learn Your Gardening Zone There are a number of different gardening zones in the…
Swiss chard is a leafy green vegetable that is a must have in any garden! Chard is full of amazing vitamins and minerals including Calcium, vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and potassium, making it a great addition to any meal to add a healthy kick. Growing Swiss chard is easy and is a beautiful addition…
Learning how to garden is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences you will ever embrace. Each and every season, you grow with your garden. You learn how much space plants need, you learn to anticipate hardship, you learn what works well together and what doesn’t through companion planting. The most important thing is…
What is Companion Planting One of the number one best things you can do in your garden to increase its health and success, is companion planting. Companion planting is the practice of planting certain vegetables, flowers, and fruits together that benefit each other’s health. It is an important tool that allows you to naturally deter…
The yolks are brighter, the flavor is richer–there’s nothing quite like farm fresh eggs. In our fast-paced, processed world, quality local eggs have a way of teleporting you to a simpler time. They make you feel a bit more connected to nature’s simple rhythym. For years and years, I took my access to local, farm…
Spring is approaching and you may be getting antsy to start planning your garden! It’s time to start choosing what plants to grow and when (for help with this, check out our 45 page garden planner!) But maybe you haven’t had the best success in the past, or you simply aren’t sure which plant varieties…
I first had the idea to make my own aloe vera gel when a dear friend and mentor propogated her aloe vera plant for me. I must’ve been a bit sunburned at the time, although I can’t say I remember exactly what inspired her to make the new plant. She grabbed an old tin Folgers…
