Garden Soil Preparation: How To Improve Soil Quality Before Planting If you’ve ever planted a garden and felt like things just never grew as well as they should have, even when you did “everything right,” soil is often the reason. I learned this lesson while working in a large, established garden where the soil had…
The Garden Planning Starter Kit Planning a garden doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. When I started my first garden, I remember staring at seed packets and a bunch of plants I had purchased and thinking, “now what??” I needed someone to take me by the hand and walk me through the all the steps of…
How To Plant Garlic in the Fall There’s something deeply satisfying about planting garlic in the fall. Maybe it’s the idea of tucking one final crop into the soil before the garden begins it’s winter slumber. Garlic is one of those crops that quietly does its work beneath the surface all winter long, then rewards…
What to Do in the Garden in October & October Gardening Tips October is one of my favorite months in the garden. The weather is cooler, the garden is winding down, the rush of summer planting and harvesting has passed. But there’s still plenty to do before winter settles in! In fact, the work you…
The Ultimate Guide to Fall Gardening When most people think about gardening, they picture warm spring days and summer vegetables. But here’s the secret seasoned gardeners know: fall is one of the best times of year to grow a garden. Cooler weather, fewer pests, and soil that’s still warm from summer…it’s a perfect little window…
How To Water Plants the Right Way How to Water Plants the Right Way (Beginner Tips for a Healthy Garden) Have you ever found yourself standing in the garden thinking, “Am I watering too much? Not enough? Is this even the right way to do it?” You’re not alone. As a garden coach, one of…
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…
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…
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…
