Garden Tips

Ah yes, summer is finally here. And with it comes popsicles, sunscreen lotion, and the annual emergence of the one pest that sets every gardener on edge – the Japanese beetle. …

Dealing with Japanese Beetles – From Lawn Grub to Binging Beetle Read More

Adding a living mulch to your garden brings a host of benefits. If there is one task that every gardener could do with less of, it’s weeding. Even those of …

8 Reasons to Grow Living Mulch in Your Garden & 7 Living Mulch Plants Read More

Remember when fireflies were flickering and lighting up the the night sky in the thousands, sometime around midsummer? At present, that childhood joy is but a regional occurrence. The last …

How To Turn Your Lawn Into A Wildflower Meadow (& Why You Should) Read More

Groceries are expensive. Anymore, I find myself spending $50 to “pick up a few” things when it used to cost around $20. Curbing my food waste is more important than …

Use My Method to Store Grapes for Up to a Month Read More

As the saying goes, two things in life are certain, though allow me to choose not to list them here. But as a gardener, I’d like to petition to add …

6 Ways to Cold Stratify Seeds (& 36 Plants That Need Stratification) Read More

I don’t know about you, but I find it physically impossible to walk past dahlia patches and not stop and admire them. I’ve been known to travel far and wide …

9 Reasons Why Your Dahlias Aren’t Blooming Read More

Spring has arrived in my little corner of the world, and it’s my absolute favorite season. The air is still fresh and cool, the birds are singing their little hearts …

9 Long-Lived Perennials That Could Live For 100+ Years Read More

As the weather warms up, it’s only natural for us to spend more time outdoors. Of course, going outside is a bit different in the summer than it is during …

Don’t Make These 7 Common Summertime Houseplant Mistakes Read More