Gardening

If you’ve noticed the weather getting weirder every year—longer droughts, surprise freezes, summers that feel like gardening on the sun—you’re not alone. I’m not here to debate why it’s happening. […]

Here’s something the gardening industry doesn’t want you figuring out: you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to grow an incredible garden. The fertilizer. The grow lights. The specialty

You know that feeling when everything that could go wrong with your garden timing does? That’s exactly what happened with my fall garden this year. We got our beautiful new

You’re never too old to learn something new—and gardening has taught me that in the most hands-on way possible. I started my gardening adventure later in life, and I’ll be

Growing tomatoes in hot, humid climates can feel like fighting a losing battle against fungal diseases. In the pursuit of winning that battle, I feel like I’ve tried every tomato

Starting a raised-bed garden in suburbia seemed straightforward enough. I had visions of fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and aromatic herbs just steps from my kitchen door. What I didn’t expect

Did you know you can produce dozens of strawberry plants for free using your existing plants? This time-tested strategy has been used by strawberry farmers for decades to cut costs

Whether you’re sketching plans for your first raised beds or wondering why last season’s garden didn’t quite meet your expectations, you’re in the right place. Today we’re covering nine of

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of starting seeds, you are not alone. But … garden centers make bank when you feel that way. They make way more

Creating height in your garden transforms a flat, forgettable space into something with real visual impact. Tall perennials are the backbone of any well-designed flower bed—they provide structure, fill awkward

Can you imagine harvesting twice as many tomatoes this season—with half the usual problems? I sure didn’t… not until I started testing different growing methods that completely changed my garden

If you garden, or if you want to grow even one tomato plant, you need bees. But right now, our bees—especially honeybees—are in trouble. Big trouble. We’re talking 70%–100% colony

Ever spent a Saturday on your hands and knees, grumbling at weeds that somehow returned just days after your last backbreaking session? Or mourned the crispy remains of plants that

We’ve all been there: Staring at a $25 grocery store bouquet with its sad greenery and three stems of something that might be carnations? Meanwhile, you have a patch of

Transform your outdoor space into a functional herb haven with these clever ladder garden designs! Whether you’re working with a tiny balcony or a sprawling backyard, these vertical growing solutions

You know that moment when you pull up to a house and immediately think “wow”? It’s not typically because of the perfect paint job or the pristine driveway. It’s the

The concrete slab behind your house doesn’t have to remain a barren wasteland where outdoor furniture goes to fade. Your patio—no matter how small—has the potential to become the living,

That disappointing moment when you step outside, coffee in hand, only to find your garden has suddenly gone quiet. The explosion of color from last month? Gone. What if it

You know the spots—those shadowy patches where the sun barely touches, where you’ve given up trying to grow anything spectacular. Maybe it’s the narrow strip along your north-facing fence, or

Here’s the truth about small-space gardening: that postage-stamp balcony or narrow windowsill isn’t a limitation—it’s your secret weapon. While your neighbors wrestle with sprawling lawns and overwhelming flower beds, you