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…

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…

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…

April Gardening Checklist: What Tasks To Do This Month
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April Gardening Checklist: What Tasks To Do 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 the air!  In this article, I’ll be sharing with you several…

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…