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Winter Pruning Guide: Tips for Healthy Trees and Plants
Winter is here, and it's the perfect time to give your garden some extra care. One essential practice is pruning. Proper winter pruning...
Angela
Jan 10, 20242 min read
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Mulch It - Mulch It Good!
What is one simple thing you can do to improve your garden space, soil health and retain water for your plants? Mulch - It's not just...
Angela
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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The Dark Side of Gardening
I don't normally talk about flowers and decor; however, 'tis the season, and #gothgardening is a popular trend! The American home...
Angela
Oct 29, 20231 min read
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Sow Seeds of Success: How Cover Crops Elevate Your Garden
As gardeners, we understand the significance of nurturing our plants and providing them with the best possible environment, right? In...
Angela
Jul 23, 20233 min read
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What to Plant in your Garden in July or August?
Do you ever find yourself just planting your garden in the spring and that's it? There's always something you can be planting throughout...
Angela
Jul 16, 20234 min read
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Permaculture: A Sustainable Growing Design Approach
Last week, I had the opportunity to co-host a small event - an introduction to Permaculture. Some people have heard the term in the midst...
Angela
Jun 11, 20233 min read
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The Top 5 Flowering Plants to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden
Are you looking to attract pollinators to your garden? It's the latest buzz! Ha! I'll admit, in the past, I tended to only plant flowers...
Angela
May 21, 20233 min read
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Growing Food Hydroponically: Aerogarden Style
This is absolutely one of my favorite ways to grow food in the kitchen! Meet the Aerogarden. I've introduced so many people to this...
Angela
May 7, 20233 min read
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The "No-Dig" Garden
There are many ways to grow food or flowers, and it doesn't always have to be back-breaking work. "No dig" gardening is a great method of...
Angela
Apr 30, 20233 min read
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Creating the Perfect, Customizable Raised Garden Beds
A question I get asked A LOT is "what kind of raised beds do I need?" And there are A LOT of answers for that! It really depends on what...
Angela
Apr 22, 20233 min read
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Planting Native Species in Your Garden: The Importance and Benefits
In a typical garden you've got your standard tomatoes, peppers, maybe herbs and greens, but did you know that the types of plants you...
Angela
Apr 7, 20234 min read
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The Tomato Whisperer's Guide to Growing Juicy, Flavorful Tomatoes
I think we could all agree that when you go to the supermarket, and all you can find are tasteless, bland tomatoes from, it can be a bit...
Angela
Mar 25, 20233 min read
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Can Plants Be Compatible? Unlocking the Secret of Companion Planting
We all have friends, and plants have them too! Companion planting is an agricultural technique that involves planting two or more...
Angela
Mar 19, 20232 min read
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Maximizing Your Harvest: A Beginner's Guide to Intensive Planting
Gardening is not just a hobby but a way of life for many. It's a great way to reduce stress, get in touch with nature, and grow your own...
Angela
Mar 3, 20232 min read
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Do worms make good pets?
Starting a worm bin for composting is a great way to reduce waste and produce nutrient-rich soil for gardening. Worms, also known as red...
Angela
Feb 20, 20233 min read
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Seeds of Success: Tips & Tricks for Starting Your Garden from Seeds
Winter is almost over and you know what that means? Time to start those seeds! Or get your seeds organized for that matter. Need a seed...
Angela
Feb 14, 20233 min read
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Plant Propagation: The Art of Growing New Plants from Old Ones
Plant propagation is the process of creating new plants from existing ones. It is a simple and fun way to increase your collection of...
Angela
Feb 10, 20232 min read
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Q & A : Quick Tips for Indoor Gardening
Which herbs tend to grow well indoors? In my experience, Basil, Mint, Parsley, Thyme, & Oregano seem to grow well indoors. How much light...
Angela
Sep 1, 20222 min read
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5 Tips For Small Scale Gardening
Lighting & Planning Planning a garden all starts with how much light you have to work with, then you can plan on what you will most...
Angela
Apr 10, 20225 min read
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Duct Tape and Pest Control
How many uses for duct tape are there? Way too many! I don't think we have that kind of time. However, let's talk about one great way we...
Angela
Jul 4, 20201 min read
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