Gardening

One day your basil is beautiful and normal-looking—and the next, it’s covered in white flowers. Can you still eat the basil? Are the flowers themselves edible? Let’s chat about it! […]

Did you grow basil last year—only for it to flower before you had time to make some delicious pesto? Are you growing it now—and noticing that it looks different than

As someone who LOVES both organizing and gardening, I’ve tried all sorts of seed storage systems. Last year, I discovered my “forever” seed storage method, and I’m excited to share

Have you ever looked at your backyard and wondered how you could produce food in it? What if you could transform your backyard into a luscious vegetable garden—using just straw and

Harvesting cabbage at the right time ensures optimal flavor, texture, and nutrients. The harvesting period for cabbage depends on several factors including the variety grown, planting time, and growing conditions.

Growing carrots in your own backyard is so rewarding, but knowing when to harvest them can be tricky.  After all, they grow underground, so we can’t exactly see when they’re

The classic carrot was my garden nemesis for many years.  The problem? Germination. I couldn’t even get the seeds to sprout! (*Hides face in shame.*) 2023 was the year I

When I was researching natural pest control for my garden, one flower kept surfacing over and over: Marigolds. Despite their popularity, nothing goes in my garden without extensive research. (I’m

I’ll never forget the year I lost an entire cabbage crop to the dreaded cabbage worm. At first, it was only a few little holes so I didn’t think anything