How to Get Rid of Mealybugs
An adult mealybug stakes its claim on a green stem. Photo Credit: Canva Mealybugs are a prevalent nuisance for indoor…
Step-by-Step Guide for Planting and Growing Onions
Onions play a significant role in most of the food our family eats. We use them raw, cooked, pickled, and…
How to Propagate Softwood Stem Cuttings
One of the easiest ways to propagate plants is from cuttings. Most plants purchased at nursery or garden centers are…
How to Grow Meyer Lemon Trees in a Pot
In the fall of 2021, I was gifted a large beautiful blue planter for my birthday. I just knew I…
Best Seed Starting Method for Your Home Garden
In the past 20 years or so, we have started seeds in almost every possible way. Although there are some…
How to Harden Off Seedlings For Planting
What is “Hardening Off”? A new gardening season is here and everyone is thinking about starting seeds. The process of…
How To Start A Garden From Seeds
Walk into any nursery or garden center and you will see loads of gorgeous plants. It’s hard for any plant…
Seed Starting Success Tips
Starting seeds is not complicated. But it takes a basic level of skill to produce strong, healthy garden seedlings that will resist transplant shock and produce an abundant crop. Follow these tips to help ensure a robust start to your garden.
10 Money Saving Tips For Gardeners
Stretch Your Dollars Gardeners aren’t cheap. We’re thrifty! If not by choice, then by necessity. We find creative ways to…
How to Plant Garlic in the Fall
A Fall Hope I’ve written several times proclaiming my appreciation for fall and fall gardening. Garlic is one of the reasons.…
Planning for a Fall Vegetable Garden
Starting Planning for an Autumn Harvest We just picked our first bunch of tomatoes last week, but I’m already thinking…
Easy Thanksgiving Herb Bread
Homemade Fresh Bread I know homemade fresh bread is the last thing on your radar as you prepare your Thanksgiving…