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Companion Planting For Deer-Resistant Gardens: Tips & Plant Combos

Companion Planting For Deer-Resistant Gardens: Tips & Plant Combos

Written By Lara Wadsworth Why Are Deer a Problem in Home Gardens? Deer can be a huge problem for home gardens that lack a proper planting strategy or protective barrier. As more people move out of cities and into suburbs...

Cooking With Edible Flowers A Guide To Flavors Uses And Tips

Cooking With Edible Flowers A Guide To Flavors Uses And Tips

Written By Lara Wadsworth Did you know flowers aren’t just useful for their visual appeal? Many flowers are also edible and add a whimsical twist to everyday meals or an elegant touch to gourmet dining. Elevate your culinary creations with...

June Planting Guide By Zone

June Planting Guide By Zone

Written By Lara Wadsworth June is a prime month for gardeners across the U.S. Whether you’re just getting in the game or are already harvesting early crops, this June planting guide by USDA zone has everything you need to know...

Neem Oil For Gardens What It Is How To Use It

Neem Oil For Gardens What It Is How To Use It

Written By Lara Wadsworth As more gardeners turn to natural and organic gardening solutions, it's no surprise that neem oil has become the go-to solution for pest and disease control. This centuries-old plant-based remedy has long been used to fend...

Microgreens Activities For Kids Easy Gardening Fun At Home

Microgreens Activities For Kids Easy Gardening Fun At Home

Written By Lara Wadsworth Getting kids involved in gardening and food production is a wonderful way to create lasting bonds and educate them about food and nutrition. Microgreens are a super-easy way to do this! You can grow them right...

Easy Tomato Pruning Tips Every Home Gardener Should Know

Easy Tomato Pruning Tips Every Home Gardener Should Know

Learn how and when to prune tomato plants for healthier growth and bigger harvests. This beginner-friendly guide covers simple pruning steps, common mistakes, and tips for home gardeners.


Top 10 Annual Flowers For Container Gardens

Top 10 Annual Flowers For Container Gardens

Written By Lara Wadsworth Container gardens are an easy, affordable way to add vibrant color and beauty to patios, balconies, entryways, or windowsills. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned green thumb, these annual flowers are perfect for creating interest...

May Planting Guide By Zone

May Planting Guide By Zone

Not sure what to plant in May? This zone-by-zone guide takes the guesswork out of gardening with tailored recommendations for vegetables, herbs, and flowers based on your USDA hardiness zone. Learn what to start indoors, sow outdoors, and how to make the most of your growing season.


Living On The Edge: 10 Edible Plants For Landscape Borders

Living On The Edge: 10 Edible Plants For Landscape Borders

Written By Lara Wadsworth Why settle for pretty when your garden and landscape borders can be tasty too? If you’ve ever met me, you know that I love beautiful plants that are also utilitanian. Plants that feed the soil, feed...

Growing Microgreens At Home A Beginners Experience

Growing Microgreens At Home A Beginners Experience

Written By Lara Wadsworth Microgreens seem to be used at every gourmet restaurant, are being talked about in every health magazine, and are having more and more scientific research released about the purported health benefits of these little plants. While...

How To Harden Off Seedlings In 5 Easy Steps

How To Harden Off Seedlings In 5 Easy Steps

Written By Lara Wadsworth Hardening off is the process of gradually exposing your seedlings to new outdoor conditions to help them adjust without experiencing transplant shock. This is when a seedling becomes delayed, stunted, or even dies after being transplanted...

Questions To Ask Yourself For A Better Garden

Questions To Ask Yourself For A Better Garden

Written By Lara Wadsworth Planning a garden each year can feel very daunting. With so many possibilities, it can be challenging to know what to plant and where. But the key to success lies in careful review of the previous...

Why Your Seeds Aren’t Sprouting: Germination Tips and Troubleshooting Guide

Why Your Seeds Aren’t Sprouting: Germination Tips and Troubleshooting Guide

Written By Lara Wadsworth Thousands of people every year flock to garden centers nationwide to buy young seedling plugs. While it is incredibly convenient to buy seedlings ready to be planted in the garden, starting seeds at home has some...

Fight Rising Grocery Prices With Victory Gardens

Fight Rising Grocery Prices With Victory Gardens

Throughout history, we have seen many reasons for failures in the supply chain when producing and shipping food crops. At the forefront of these historical losses, we have seen pest and disease outbreaks, weather fluctuations, poor growing practices, labor shortages,...

April Planting Guide By Zone

April Planting Guide By Zone

Written By Lara Wadsworth They say that April showers bring May flowers. I say that April seed sowing brings September harvesting! It's not quite as quippy, but it's still true. For much of the country, April is just the beginning...

How To Improve Soil Drainage

How To Improve Soil Drainage

Written By Lara Wadsworth Proper soil drainage is a major part of a successful garden. When the soil retains too much water and becomes soggy for long periods of time, it can cause problems with plant health, inhibit root growth,...

How To Change The Ph Of Your Soil

How To Change The Ph Of Your Soil

Written By Lara Wadsworth Soil pH is an important and frequently overlooked factor in gardening and agriculture. It dramatically impacts plant health and can be the difference between a thriving ecosystem and a garden with plenty of room for improvement....

Understanding Soil Texture And Common Soil Problems

Understanding Soil Texture And Common Soil Problems

Written By Lara Wadsworth Gardening can be likened to cooking. Your plants need the right ingredients in order to achieve success. Your garden soil is the foundation of your plant's health and success, so it's essential to get it just...

How To Compost Without Attracting Animals

How To Compost Without Attracting Animals

Written By Lara Wadsworth Many gardeners are completely deterred from composting due to critter attraction. This is a major problem for many urban, suburban, and rural residents. The reality is that there are animals everywhere, and if you are putting...

Understanding The Essentials Of Soil Composition

Understanding The Essentials Of Soil Composition

Written By Lara Wadsworth Understanding the composition of your soil is key to understanding your garden and succeeding as a grower. The best soils for growing nearly any plant are loamy soils. Loam is a balanced mix of sand, silt,...

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