When I started my garden in 2013, I was a lone ranger (or so it seemed). Almost no one I knew grew a garden, so I depended on Pinterest and garden books. Looking back, how I wish I had a garden community — or even just one friend! — who shared my passion. It would…
I love going on vacation! From week-long excursions to weekend getaways, I spend hours researching our next destination. Maintaining a 3,000-square foot garden and enjoying a summer vacation — at first thought, these two may seem like opposing activities, as if you have to choose one or the other. But as one who values getaways…
One of the biggest obstacles to planting a garden I hear in talking with people is how to make time for a garden. I get it. Time is short already; how does one squeeze in another project? Sure, gardening can be time-consuming. But it doesn’t have to be. By following these principles, you CAN have your garden and…
Learning how to identify pests on your plants is important for all gardeners but especially for new gardeners wanting to grow food organically. It’s never fun to be walking through your garden and to notice that something just isn’t right. You might notice large holes in your leaves or tiny holes. Or worse, maybe entire…
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…
Which garden purchases are worth the money? Some tools you know you need, but others fall under the category of “nice to have.” But before you purchase a higher-ticket item, you may ask whether it’s worth the splurge. Also, during the holiday season, it might seem like an odd time to buy gear for your…
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