In search of easy, good looking, hardworking and adaptable with an all-around pleasant disposition. Sounds more like a dating app profile wish list than a plant description but the latter is exactly what it is. And my prince charming, or the plant version of it, is a pretty amazing perennial that checks all my must-haves….
If you’re reading this, you’ve likely grown tired of swatting at tiny fungus gnats flying around your nose. Perhaps you’ve even embarrassed yourself in front of guests as you try to expel one from your nostrils. Or maybe you’ve forewarned said guests as they crossed your front door threshold because the fungus gnat issue is…
Winter sowing is the only reason us cold climate gardeners should be starting seeds in January and February. Whether you need to plant something to lift the winter blues or just want to try something different, this is a great way to get a little jolt of good gardening endorphins at a time when they’re…
My mom’s responsible for peaking my interest in edible flowers. I was a teenager in the early ’90s when she dropped a bombshell on us. You can eat pansies! Except she didn’t say anything at the time, she just nonchalantly put a salad in front of each of us at dinner time. We all had…
All About Starting your Homestead This page is packed with essential tips, practical advice, and step-by-step instructions to help you navigate the exciting path of self-sufficiency. From setting up your garden and caring for livestock to sustainable living practices and home preservation, this guide covers all the fundamental aspects of beginning a homestead. Start Your…
let’s grow your garden! Subscribe to My Newsletter & Never Miss a Post (I Won’t Share Your Email) You can start a garden anywhere! Porch, patio, deck, backyard…it’s all “gardenable.” There are no preset dimensions nor is there one way to garden. Planting is an act of hope for what a tiny seed or plant…
