If you’ve ever tried growing watermelon, you’ve likely noticed it takes up quite a bit of space in the garden! I sure did, so I got to thinking about watermelon companion plants so I could maximize my growing space. I’m happy to share my favorite combinations of what to plant near watermelon and what to…
Starting seeds indoors in egg cartons is one of our family’s annual gardening traditions! We look forward to it every winter. Using egg cartons to start seeds is just about as easy as it gets. (Well, besides my other favorite seed starting method – germinating seeds in plastic bags with wet paper towels!) I highly…
Some flowers form a bulb or tubers and come back every year as perennials. Are marigolds perennials? This is a common question that comes up among gardeners! This beloved garden flower is a worthwhile choice for flowerbeds and veggie gardens alike, but do marigolds come back every year? More than 50 types of marigolds fall…
Ugh, the winter! Why does it always feel like the growing season goes by way too quickly?! But not to fret – I’ve recently learned all about the winter sowing method and starting seeds in milk jugs during the winter, way before the last frost! Even if you don’t have your indoor growing stations set…
Few things are as frustrating as audacious animals eating your garden! Believe me, I know. I’ve tried to round up a list of deer resistant annuals (flowers, mostly) that you can try in the garden, but keep in mind, a hungry deer is probably not going to turn its nose up at your garden, though….
Gardens create some of the best atmospheres for parties, bridal showers, baby showers, and other gatherings. Host a garden social in a peaceful setting surrounded by natural beauty. A garden party gives you a great excuse to gather with friends and family or your local garden club in a setting you know and love. Outdoor…
When you don’t have a lot of room for gardening, or you really want to maximize on your space, try growing vertically! Garden stakes and trellises make it easy to train your favorite plants and food crops to grow upwards. Stakes for gardening come in lots of different shapes, sizes, and materials. You can enjoy…
When growing vertically in the garden, it really pays off to find planting partners that work well with your crops. For example, pole bean companion plants help you fill out the space surrounding and underneath your bean teepee! We used to grow bush beans as our only backyard garden crop for YEARS. I had green…
Yellow is the color of happiness, hope, and friendship. Fill your garden with sunny yellow perennials to create a breathtaking display of joyful color. Perennial flowers grow back every year. Therefore, these plants make an excellent choice for a low-maintenance garden you can enjoy year after year. Plant some yellow perennials to brighten up your…
Ah, the intoxicating scent of lavender! I love it in all kinds of beauty and health products, and now I’m trying to grow lavender in the garden. I started looking for lavender companion plants to give my lavender garden the best chance of success. Perhaps I’m off base, but I swear I’ve heard through the…