With summer quickly approaching, many are headed out to secure their ideal spot where they’ll be raking in some extra cash this season–some for the first time ever! While not many people stay at their first job forever (or even in the same i ...
Top Three Summer Activities in Your Backyard
The summer solstice is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to get outside as much as possible! Longer days mean more daylight hours for activities out in the sun and appreciating all the beauty nature has to offer. Here are some ways you can enjoy ...
Planting New Trees in Your Yard
While most people think of gardening as tending to vegetables, flowers, and herbs in plots around the yard, trees can be another beautiful addition, functioning as a natural source of shade, oxygen, and colorful foliage. As with any type of gardening, pl ...
Four, Easy Themed Gardens
Growing your own garden is a chance for you to have a simultaneously beautiful and functional space that you can curate to your liking. While you may choose to include certain plants just because you like them, following a theme for your garden can give ...
Quick & Easy Tips for Starting a Vegetable Garden
Imagine slicing into a juicy tomato, crisp head of lettuce, or tender summer squash to treat yourself to a fresh summer meal. Thankfully, you didn’t have to travel far to retrieve these delicious ingredients because they came from your own backyard!  ...
Three Ways to Create a Butterfly Garden
Not only are butterflies pretty to look at, but they also play a vital role in maintaining healthy local ecosystems. Insects that feed on nectar help to pollinate plants and sustain native flora and fauna populations. Creating a butterfly garden is a gre ...
How to Create an Outdoor Work and Study Space
For many of us, working (and for your kids, learning) from home has become the norm. But with the weather changing for the better, it’s time to move your virtual office and classroom to the great outdoors. There are so many benefits to working o ...
Spruce Up Your Virtual Background with Plants
Like it or not, online video chats have become a way of life. Even though we’ve seen our share of epic failures and memorable video bombers, we’re getting accustomed to work meetings, game nights, and family gatherings around the computer screen. But if ...
Lessons for Kids From the Garden
The love of nature and gardening often starts at an early age. Many of us have fond memories of digging in the dirt with grandparents or eating snap peas fresh off the vine. These days playing around in the garden create memories - and teach lessons - th ...
Who Deserves A Garden? Nominate a “Giver” For Our 2021 Garden Giveaway!
Last year, we held our first ever “Who Deserves a Garden Giveaway.” We had no idea what to expect… so we were blown away when we received nearly 200 entries! This year, we’re doing it again! Do you know someone who deserves an above-average g ...