The Benefits of Companion Planting in Your Garden
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The Benefits of Companion Planting in Your Garden

The Benefits of Companion Planting in Your Garden Learn about companion planting, including the benefits of companion planting in your garden and a list of some favorite companion plants. Companion plants can be both beautiful and practical in your vegetable garden, so don’t delay and add these lovely plants as soon as you can. I’ve…

How to Prevent Weeds from Stealing Your Gardening Joy
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How to Prevent Weeds from Stealing Your Gardening Joy

Let’s talk about some natural and organic weed control tips so that you can stay sane in your garden. Learn how to prevent weeds from stealing your gardening joy.  First I’ll talk about actions you can take in your garden, and then I’ll talk about some time management strategies so you can find a way…

Homemade Seed Starting Soil Mix Recipe
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Homemade Seed Starting Soil Mix Recipe

Seed Starting Soil from the store (or online) can be really expensive, especially if you are starting a lot of plants from seed. Learn how to make your own homemade seed starting soil mix in order to save money and have confidence in good-quality ingredients. Why I Am Making Homemade Seed Starting Soil Mix When…

Clever Ways to Extend Your Gardening Season
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Clever Ways to Extend Your Gardening Season

There are many clever ways to extend your gardening season. Below, I will explain the various techniques that can get you up to 6-8 extra weeks of garden productivity. These range from frugal to expensive ways to add more precious time to your garden season.  Clever Ways to Extend Your Gardening Season Glorious and wonderful…

Finding Joy in the Garden in Fall: Dealing with Harvest Overwhelm
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Finding Joy in the Garden in Fall: Dealing with Harvest Overwhelm

Learn how to find joy in the garden in fall, despite struggling with frantic feelings of urgency to get everything done in the garden and often dealing with harvest overwhelm. This is part of my Seasonal Joy in the Garden Series. Finding Joy in the Garden In Fall Season Have you ever noticed that fall…