Aug. 19th, 2023
August Gardening Tasks to Keep Your Garden Flourishing
As the summer sun shines bright, your flower or vegetable garden is likely in full swing. August is a crucial month for tending to your plants. Here are some simple tasks to ensure your garden stays vibrant and productive.
1. Water Wisely
With the heat in full force, your garden needs proper hydration. To preven…
Jun. 29th, 2024
Kid-Friendly Gardening: 10 Projects for the Whole Family
Gardening can be a wonderful family activity that provides educational experiences and a way to bond while spending time outdoors. Including children in gardening projects not only teaches them about nature and science, but it also encourages creativity and responsibility. Here are a few gardening tasks and activities…
May. 14th, 2024
The Gardener's Notebook: Tips for Keeping an Effective Gardening Journal
Whether you’ve got a seasoned green thumb or are just starting your gardening journey, keeping a gardening journal can greatly aid your gardening experience. A gardening journal not only helps you record your garden's progress and challenges but also becomes a valuable collection of personalized gardening wisdom ove…
Apr. 16th, 2024
Proactive Gardening: Simple and Effective Ways to Prevent Garden Pests
Maintaining a pest-free garden starts well before any signs of trouble appear. Implementing proactive, nature-friendly strategies not only keeps pests away but also ensures a healthy environment for your plants. Here are a few tips for preventing pest outbreaks and maintaining a healthy garden using natural methods.
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Aug. 8th, 2023
Compost 101: How and Why to Start Composting
Are you looking for a sustainable way to dispose of your food scraps while also enriching your garden? Composting might just be the answer you've been seeking. It's a natural process that transforms kitchen and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost, which can be used to nourish plants, improve soil health, and reduc…
Mar. 5th, 2024
Ready, Set, Grow: End-of-Winter Tasks for a More Productive Garden
As winter wanes and the first signs of spring begin to peek through, it's time to get your garden ready for a season of growth and beauty. Before you dive into planting, you likely have a checklist of organizational chores to tackle. These end-of-winter or early spring tasks will help you and your garden have strong f…
Jun. 17th, 2023
Tips for Making Your Yard More Bird-Friendly
Do you love watching birds flutter around your yard? Transforming your yard into a bird-friendly haven not only invites the songs of our feathered friends but also contributes to the overall biodiversity and ecological balance of your surroundings. By incorporating a few simple changes and providing essential resource…
May. 11th, 2023
Beginner Veggies to Grow in Your Raised Garden Bed
There are many benefits that come from using raised beds in your gardening. If you’re just starting out with raised garden beds, here are four easy-to-grow vegetables (and one fruit!) that will flourish.
1. Root Vegetables
Because you can control the soil and depth in a raised garden, carrots, radishes, b…
Feb. 2nd, 2023
Benefits of Raised Garden Beds
Are you looking for a way to improve your gardening experience this year? If so, you might want to put raised garden beds at the top of your gardening essentials list. There are many benefits to using raised beds over in-ground gardens, so let’s go through a few of them.
1. More Control Over Soil Type and Qua…
Jan. 24th, 2023
3 Winter Garden Tasks to Get Ready For Spring
Winter can be a critical time for your garden. Although it may be tempting to let things slide until the weather warms up, taking a little time now to perform some essential tasks will pay off come spring. Here are four winter garden tasks to help keep your garden in tip-top shape.
1. Prune Dead or Dying Branch…