colorful field of zinnias
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July Garden Guide: Essential Tasks and Free Printable Checklist

What To Do in the Garden in July: July Gardening To-Do List July is one of those months where everything in the garden is happening all at once. Plants are growing fast, harvests are starting to pick up, and if you’re not careful, it can start to feel a little chaotic out there. This is…

succession planting chart blog header image with succession sown lettuce and carrots
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Succession Planting Chart: Helpful How-To Guide

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…

Raised Garden Bed Tips: 30 Expert Tips for Better Results
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Raised Garden Bed Tips: 30 Expert Tips for Better Results

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…

Free Printable Square Foot Garden Planner
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Free Printable Square Foot Garden Planner

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…

DIY Seed Packet Template: FREE Printable To Make Your Own Seed Envelopes
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DIY Seed Packet Template: FREE Printable To Make Your Own Seed Envelopes

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…

periwinkle pansies and pink Martha Washington geraniums in spring planter design
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Spring Pansy Planter Idea for a Front Porch or Entryway

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…

daffodils in March Garden
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March Garden: Powerful Tasks for Your March Gardening To Do List

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…

couple planting vegtables in raised bed

In-Person Gardening Classes and Workshops in Metro Detroit

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…

February in the Garden blog title with winter berries in background
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February in the Garden: Tips For What To Do This Month

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…

blog post header image of a garden in winter and blog title What To Do in the Garden in January
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What To Do in the Garden in January

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…

hands planting herbs in pots
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29 Winter Garden Ideas to Beat the Winter Blues

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…