Cold Tolerant Spring Porch Planter Ideas There’s something so hopeful about the first planter of the season, isn’t there? After a long winter of evergreen branches turning browner by the week, I’m always itching to fill my containers with something fresh and colorful. This spring pansy planter was one I designed for the front of…
Does This Sound Familiar? You walk into a garden center, stare at hundreds of plants, and think… Where do I even start? You’ve spent hours scrolling through gardening advice online, but somehow, you feel more confused than before—not sure what to grow, where to plant it, or how to keep it alive. You’re excited to…
If you’ve ever planted your entire garden at once, only to end up with way too much lettuce in early spring and nothing left by late summer, you’re not alone! Many gardeners face this problem. That’s where succession planting comes to the rescue! Succession planting is a great way to make the most of your…
April Gardening Checklist: What To Do in the Garden This Month April is a great time for gardeners. The weather has finally warmed up enough to spend hours in the vegetable garden, cleaning up from winter and preparing for a busy season ahead. Flowers are blooming, the earliest vegetables are going in and there’s an excitement in…
Raised Garden Bed Tips: 30 Expert Tips for Better Results Raised garden beds are a great way to grow vegetables and flowers, without a lot of the problems gardeners face when planting directly in the ground. A few benefits of raised garden beds include: You can read more about the perks of a raised bed…
Raised Bed Soil Mix Recipe It’s no secret that raised beds are great for growing plants. They drain faster, have fewer weeds than in-ground beds, and have a whole list of other benefits, which I go into in more detail in this post. One of my favorite advantages to growing in raised beds is the…
Printable Square Foot Garden Planner Square foot gardening is a concept that lends itself well to raised bed gardening. Raised beds are typically built in rectangles, which can easily be divided into 1-foot squares. Additionally, those of us growing in raised beds prefer to get the highest yield for our available space. After all, higher…
27 DIY Seed Starting Pots: Cheap & Easy Ideas For Starting Seeds This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure here. It’s no secret I love starting my own seeds. I even have a handful of blog posts related to seed starting (you can find all of them here) including how…
DIY Seed Starting Mix: The Best Soil Recipe For Seedlings When you’ve been a gardener for awhile, it’s inevitable that you’ll venture into the world of seed starting. There’s something so fulfilling in starting a plant from a teeny, tiny seed and watching it grow over the coming weeks and months. Plus, starting plants from…
DIY Seed Packet Template: FREE Printable To Make Your Own Seed Envelopes This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure policy here. I love a good DIY project, especially a garden related one. I also love being generous with my own garden. Every year, I try to save more of my own…
Newspaper Pots for Seedlings: An Easy and Inexpensive Garden DIY Newspaper pots are a great DIY for seed starting. They’re inexpensive, great for seedlings, and biodegradable. Plus, they’re super easy to make! Instead of investing in all new peat pots each year, I have switched to newspaper seedling pots and I’ll probably never go back….
Spring is almost here, and you may be feeling the shift in the air! The days are getting longer, the soil is starting to warm up, and signs of new growth are popping up everywhere. But before you get too excited and start planting everything in sight, remember…March is a transition month. One day it feels like spring, and…
Gardening Workshops and Classes in Metro Detroit and Surrounding Areas Hands-on learning to help you grow with confidence! Gardening doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Whether you’re brand new or just looking to sharpen your skills, these in-person workshops will give you the confidence to grow your own food and flowers. I teach beginner-friendly gardening classes…
If you’ve got the garden itch this month, you’re not alone! February in the garden may still feel like the middle of winter, but if you’re dreaming of fresh vegetables, cheerful flowers, and a thriving garden, now is the good time to start preparing for the growing season! Even though the days are still chilly…
What To Do in the Garden in January: January Gardening To Do List January might not feel like a big gardening month, but it’s actually the perfect time to get things in order for the year ahead. Whether you’re organizing your tools, planning your garden layout, or starting seeds indoors, there’s plenty to do…even if…
29 Winter Garden Activities to Keep You Inspired All Season Long As the weather turns colder and the garden settles into its winter sleep, it might feel like gardening has come to a halt. But if you’re like me and can’t stop thinking about plants, don’t worry—there’s plenty to do! Winter Gardening Activities are the…