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 ...
How To Start a Flower Garden
If you’ve always wanted to start a flower garden, but you didn’t know how or where to start, we’ve got your back. Here are some tips to help you kickstart your new favorite hobby. PLANNING Okay, maybe “planning” isn’t the right word. It sound ...
How to Start Worm Composting
Composting is a great way to add nutrients to any landscape and garden while diverting waste from landfills. Adding helpers such as worms can improve soil health and increase the decomposition time of household scraps. Incorporating worms into compost is ...
How to Start Garden Journaling
If you’re like many avid gardeners - or even those just beginning - you’ve probably been thumbing through gardening magazines, sketching out plans, and making a shopping list. If so, you’ve already laid the groundwork for a great growing season and an in ...
Four Ways to Prep Your Garden in February
To say that February can be frigid is an insult to the definition of “frigid.” While you may not have the luxury of a heated greenhouse, there are still plenty of things you can do now to prep your garden for the growing season. Inspect Spri ...