Introduction Want to add a pop of color and flavor to your meals straight from your garden? Learning how to grow edible flowers lets you enjoy beautiful blooms that are as delicious as they are decorative. Many edible flowers attract pollinators, deter pests, and bring a burst of freshness to salads, cakes, drinks, and more….
Category: Planting & Growing
How to plant a pollinator-friendly garden
Introduction Want to bring your garden to life with buzzing bees, fluttering butterflies, and busy hummingbirds? Learning how to plant a pollinator-friendly garden helps you attract these essential helpers while creating a beautiful, vibrant landscape. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll discover how to choose the right plants, design your space, and support pollinators naturally —…
How to grow companion plants together
Introduction Want healthier plants, fewer pests, and bigger harvests? Learning how to grow companion plants together can transform your garden into a thriving, self-supporting ecosystem. Companion planting uses nature’s own relationships to help plants protect each other, attract pollinators, and make better use of soil nutrients — all without chemicals. This step-by-step guide will help…
How to grow drought-tolerant plants
Introduction Struggling to keep your garden green during long, dry spells? Learning how to grow drought-tolerant plants can save you time, money, and water — while still giving you a beautiful, thriving landscape. This step-by-step guide will show you how to choose the best drought-resistant plants, prepare your garden beds, and care for them so…
How to direct sow flower seeds outdoors
Introduction Dreaming of a colorful, blooming garden without the hassle of transplanting seedlings? Learning how to direct sow flower seeds outdoors is an easy, budget-friendly way to fill your beds with vibrant blooms. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this guide will show you how to plant flower seeds directly into your garden…
How to grow microgreens indoors
Introduction Dreaming of fresh, nutrient-packed greens you can harvest right from your kitchen counter? Learning how to grow microgreens indoors is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to bring fresh food into your home year-round. In this complete step-by-step guide, you’ll discover why microgreens are so popular, exactly how to grow them successfully…
How to protect seedlings from frost
Introduction Worried about a sudden cold snap ruining your young plants? You’re not alone! Learning how to protect seedlings from frost is a must for every gardener who wants strong, healthy crops and flowers in the spring and fall. In this complete step-by-step guide, you’ll discover why frost is so dangerous for seedlings, proven methods…
How to trellis climbing vegetables
Introduction Tired of tangled vines taking over your garden beds? Learning how to trellis climbing vegetables is a game-changer for maximizing space, improving air circulation, and making harvesting easier. In this complete step-by-step guide, you’ll discover why trellising matters, the best vegetables to train upward, how to build and use a trellis properly, common mistakes…
How to grow strawberries in containers
Introduction Dreaming of plump, sweet strawberries but don’t have space for a big berry patch? Good news — you can learn how to grow strawberries in containers and enjoy fresh berries even on a tiny patio, balcony, or backyard deck. In this complete step-by-step guide, you’ll discover why strawberries thrive in pots, how to set…
How to grow root vegetables in small spaces
Introduction Dreaming of crisp carrots and tasty radishes but short on garden space? You’re not alone! Learning how to grow root vegetables in small spaces is the key to enjoying homegrown harvests even in tiny yards, patios, or balconies. In this complete step-by-step guide, you’ll discover why root veggies are great for small gardens, exactly…
How to succession plant vegetables
Introduction Are you tired of having a glut of veggies one week and nothing the next? Learning how to succession plant vegetables is one of the smartest ways to enjoy steady, continuous harvests all season long. Instead of planting everything at once, you stagger your sowing dates so you always have fresh produce ready to…
How to grow lettuce year round
Introduction Dreaming of crisp, fresh salads straight from your garden in every season? Learning how to grow lettuce year round is one of the most rewarding ways to enjoy homegrown greens no matter the weather. Lettuce is fast-growing, nutritious, and surprisingly easy to keep producing with a little planning. Whether you garden outdoors, use cold…