Don’t let your beans struggle on their own. Solitary legumes are sitting ducks for every passing aphid, but a curated social circle changes everything! When I started planting them alongside the right companions, the difference was noticeable. There are at least nine companions that shield, invigorate, and defend your harvest, so quit raising sacrificial snacks!…
Winter can drag on, but early spring doesn’t wait for perfect weather. The first warm-ish days bring bees and other pollinators out looking for food, and early bloomers help fill that gap. If you’ve ever wondered why it’s worth planting early bloomers, this is the reason. And if you’re not sure which ones to choose,…
Your yard deserves a curated vibe rather than a chaotic silhouette that scares the neighbors or harbors suspicious squirrels. Late winter offers a clear view of each plant’s framework, making it the ideal time to prune before new growth begins. And besides, a lean plant is usually a happy plant, and a happy plant won’t…
Who says you need a garden to grow your own flavorful seasoning? Even as someone with over fourteen years of gardening experience, I didn’t always have my own outdoor space. But I always had something growing that I could cook with. I’ve tried my hand at growing all sorts of herbs indoors and I noticed…
If your New Year’s resolutions, like mine, include: ‘make my home cozier’ and ‘stick to a budget’, I’ve got the perfect late winter pastime for us: houseplant propagation. It may seem counterintuitive to propagate plants in the winter, but the nice thing about growing plants indoors is that they can pretty much be propagated all…
Remember that moment of triumph when your seedlings’ first little leaves popped up? Good times. Then, a few days later, you wander past your seed tray and hear, “Where’s the sun, buddy?” Don’t worry, you aren’t hearing tiny voices. That’s just your guilty conscience! This is called etiolation. The good news? In most cases, it’s…