With all of the carrot varieties available in seed catalogs, how do you know which ones to buy? When you think of carrots, you probably picture the long, orange grocery store variety, right? That’s what I used to think too—until I started digging into all the different types of carrots available to us as home…
Companion planting is often surrounded by myths—some true, some not so much. If you’ve ever wondered whether planting basil next to tomatoes really makes them taste better, or if marigolds actually keep pests away, you’re not alone. In this post, we break down the most common companion planting myths and uncover what really works. Learn how to create a thriving vegetable garden by understanding plant pairings, pest control strategies, and the real benefits of companion planting. Whether you’re a skeptic or a curious gardener, this guide will help you plant smarter and grow better!
If you’re like most beginner gardeners, January might seem like the perfect time to dive into planting. But here’s the thing—not every crop is ready to go into the ground just yet. Depending on your climate, however, there are plenty of crops that you can (and should) start planting in January, whether indoors, in a…
The first time I tasted pickled beets, I was at a friend’s house. She served a salad different than I’d always eaten. This salad had darker greens (not iceberg lettuce), nuts, goat cheese, and these ruby-colored jewels of deliciousness called pickled beets. Having never eaten beets of any kind, I had also never grown them…
Grow bag gardening might be a new concept for you as a beginner gardener. If you are not familiar with growing in grow bags, it’s very similar to container gardening – your containers are simply grow bags. Some gardeners, like me, love using grow bags as a supplement to their existing garden. While I do…
Spring gardening is a busy time for all gardeners, but when you are a beginner, it’s even more important to have a spring gardening checklist to follow. Let’s go over the spring gardening tasks that you’ll want to make sure you do in order to have a thriving garden all year long. If you are…
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