Despite having a deep passion for gardening and garden work, I hate starting flower seeds indoors and transplanting them later. It takes too long, and getting the seedlings out of their containers can sometimes be very messy and frustrating. I’d choose direct sowing over indoor seed starting any day! To me, it’s just a quicker…
There’s no shortage of old wisdom in the garden, and companion planting—growing certain crops close together for mutual benefit—is one of the more enduring ideas. Among the most talked-about pairings is basil alongside tomatoes. It’s often repeated in gardening circles, passed on from grower to grower, and while not every claim about this duo is…
Planting according to USDA zones can be a fun way to incorporate strategy and planning into your garden. Before I learned about these zones, I planted whatever I liked, whenever I liked, and, to no surprise, always got random results. Since May has already begun, today we’re going to discuss what crops you can sow…
The fifth month is the moment, my brothers and sisters-in-gardening! Time to roll up those sleeves and flex your two times five fingers. You don’t need numerology to tell you that 14 is the lucky number for the stunning summer superstars I’m about to unveil. Give yourselves a mental high-five, and let’s dig in! My…
May can be a very melancholic month for many. It’s when the season is transitioning towards slightly cooler spring breezes, and temperatures keep falling as the days go by. The month presents the perfect planting opportunity for certain perennials. You can sow them directly into the ground and establish long-term beauty in your garden. Today,…
I’ve incorporated the USDA Hardiness Zone Map a lot in my gardening work and preach others to do the same because of how useful it is. Today’s article is no exception to this. We’ll be taking a look at vegetables you can plant in April for each USDA zone. Trust me, this is going to…