The Benefits of Mushrooms in Your Veggie Garden

If you’ve noticed mushrooms growing in your vegetable garden or raised bed, don’t worry – they’re actually a positive sign that your soil is healthy and nutrient-rich! Although they may not look like much at first glance, these little fungi can provide some crucial benefits when it comes to soil fertility and crop health. Here’s…

Start Your Herb Garden at Home with Seeds

Growing an herb garden at home is a great way to enjoy the fresh taste of herbs and is an economical and eco-friendly option. I love growing herbs, and going out into my garden and picking fresh herbs with the meal calls for it is a favorite pastime. With proper preparation and planning, anyone can…

Vegetable Garden Planning in 3 Easy Steps

Happy New Year!! It’s time to start thinking about our spring and summer gardens and start planning. I’m a stickler for having a plan.  I will always plant something new that wasn’t part of my gardening plan; however, I plan around those to ensure I have my regular items every year. I know some of…

My very first garden was a container garden.

Lacking Space? My Top 5 Tips for Growing Vegetables in Pots

Growing vegetables in pots is easy. My very first garden was with containers. What’s great about container gardening is that you don’t need a house with a plot of land. If you have a small space, a patio, or a balcony that receives a lot of great sun, you can grow fresh vegetables. Containers aren’t…

National Feed the Birds Day!

Wild birds are essential in our ecosystem, serving as pollinators and providing natural pest control. They also bring beauty and joy to many of us who watch them from our windows or spend time outside. But during the winter, birds have fewer resources and need extra help to survive.

6 Surprisingly Easy Steps to Starting Your Kitchen Garden

My friends and family continue to be amazed by how quickly I went from killing houseplants to having a full-on garden that provides me with an abundance of herbs and vegetables every year. And, if I can do it, you can do it. It’s pretty easy to get started, and with my easy tips, you…