Every fall in New England, our grassy backyard gets covered in fallen leaves. Maple, oak, and sycamore trees pull nutrients from their foliage in preparation for winter, causing the leaves to drop. Most homeowners look at leaves as nothing more than a mess. But if you’re a gardener or landscaper, you should see them as …
Many of the beautiful houseplants we enjoy indoors are native to the rainforest or tropical climates. Houseplants are often raised in commercial greenhouses where these ideal conditions can be met for the plants survival. Then, we bring the plant home and subject it to conditions it’s not used to. Typically, our homes are kept at …
Cilantro, also known as coriander, is one of my personal favorite herbs. It has a bright, fresh flavor that pairs well with a variety of other veggies in the kitchen. But what does cilantro pair with in the garden? In this article, I’ll share my top 10 favorite cilantro companion plants. These plants will work …
Beets are one of the most nutritious vegetables, rich in vitamins and tasty natural sugars. Growing your own beets can sometimes be a challenge, however. When it comes time to pick your beets, you may not know what to look for. So, in this article, I’ll share how to know exactly when to harvest beets …
Basil is one of the all-time great culinary herbs. With a wide variety of types to choose from, they can help create truly delicious food. Growing basil is fairly easy, but to get the most out of your plants, you should be pruning them. In this article, you’ll learn how to prune basil for a …
String beans are delicious and nutritious. They are also very easy to grow from seed. In this article, I’ll share how to grow bush beans from seed to harvest. This grow guide will work for growing bush beans in containers, raised beds, or directly in the ground. They are a great candidate for square foot …
To gardeners, what is more rewarding than growing delicious, sweet strawberries? Picking a warm, sun-ripened strawberry is incredibly satisfying, especially if you grew your plants from seed. However, growing strawberries from seed begins with germination. So, in this article, I’ll share our technique for germinating strawberry seeds in as little as 5 days! Of course …
Healthy cucumber leaves should be a bright, solid green. When your cucumber leaves turn yellow, it is a sign of a problem with the plant. In this article, I’ll share 5 common reasons for cucumber leaves turning yellow. For each of the issues, I’ll include some options for fixing the issue and returning your plants …
If you’re located in the Northern hemisphere, you may find yourself struggling to find indoor plants for your North-facing window. These windows will receive less sunlight than South-facing windows, and it can be tricky finding houseplants that will thrive on this amount of light. It’s important to keep in mind that not every North-facing window …
Square foot gardening makes planning a garden so much simpler. Instead of guessing where each plant should go, you use a simple square grid to plan it out. In this article, I’ll share 3 amazing 4×8′ raised bed garden plans using the square foot gardening method. While you’re welcome to follow our plans exactly, there …
Every year, our garden becomes a bit more complex. With more plants to grow from seed, we need more space for seed starting indoors. So, we decided to build a simple seed starting shelf to save space (and money). In this article, I’ll show you everything you need to make your own DIY seed starting …