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Save Water, Grow Food: The Best Strategies and Plants for a Drought-Resistant Garden
Choosing the right crops, improving soil health, and using water-wise techniques can make all the difference in maintaining a productive vegetable garden, even in dry conditions. Learn how to grow a drought tolerant vegetable garden and reduce your water inputs in the garden, whether it's out of of necessity or choice.
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"Fast Food" Garden - Quick Yielding Vegetables & Garden Plans
If you’re looking for a garden that delivers fresh, homegrown produce in the shortest time possible, a “Fast Food” Garden is the way to go! By selecting these quick-maturing varieties and using smart planting strategies, you can enjoy harvests in just a few weeks. Whether you're planting in early spring, mid-summer, or even for a fall crop, this guide will help you design a productive garden that keeps the fresh food coming.
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Plant This, Not That - Native Plant Alternatives to Common Garden Perennials
Here are just a few examples of native alternatives to common perennial garden ornamentals. Because why not swap them for a more wildlife and pollinator friendly alternative?
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My Balcony's Bounty - Container Gardening
I have done most of my gardening in containers and have learned a lot from my successes and my mistakes. After moving back to an apartment with a small balcony, last summer really tested my creativity in how to fit an entire garden into a few planters. Let's talk about prioritizing what to grow, maximizing space by growing vertically, and some options that are balcony and renter-friendly. -
10 Gift Ideas for the Gardeners in Your Life
We've put together a gift guide with 10 ideas to help you find the perfect gift for every type of gardener in your life. Whether they grow for beauty, for culinary exploration, for the bees, or on their balcony, we have meaningful gift ideas. -
Discover the Wonder of Hügelkultur Gardening
Originating in Eastern Europe, Hügelkultur or "hill culture" in German, has taken the gardening world by storm with its innovative and eco-friendly approach. Instead of just gardening, think of it as creating a thriving hill of possibilities right in your backyard. Here we delve into the key benefits of Hügelkultur. -
Seed Stratification Explained- Part 2
In part 1 of this blog post, I explained what stratification is and why you need to do it. In this second portion, I'll walk through two techniques to stratify seeds yourself. The first techniques requires 4 or more weeks, while the second technique only requires 7 days. -
Seed Stratification Explained- Part 1
What is seed stratification, why do some native plants need it and what happens if I don't stratify my seeds? In this first blog post, I'll explain the WHY behind seed stratification. -
Fall is for pumpkin spiced lattes... and planting wildflowers!
Skip the fuss- plant your wildflower seeds in the fall! Learn why fall is the best time to plant your wildflowers seeds. We provide easy to follow steps on when, where and how to plant them for easy-peasy spring wildflowers.
