Planning on achieving a late summer harvest this year, but don’t know how and where to begin? Well, congratulations, you’re in the right place! I meet many people on a daily who mistakenly believe that by August, it’s just too late to plant anything, and whatever they do plant will end up burned with the…
Although July is a slightly unconventional time to be planting flowers, it still works extremely well and can add tons of late-season color to your garden. I’ve been a fan of July planting throughout my gardening journey. If you’re looking for flower options you can play around with this July, you’re in the right place! …
Although this was never my concern as an experienced gardener, I see many beginners on the internet questioning whether they can plant vegetables in July and have them grow well. This seemed a little odd to me since I’ve never had my planting options limited by certain months. As a matter of fact, there’s…
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…