I still chuckle when I think about my first spring planting of lettuce here on the farm. I’d been feeling ambitious, thinking, “Hey, lettuce is … Read More ›
Category: Garden
How To Garden For Beginners: Guides For Every Gardener
Looking to start your gardening journey but not sure where to begin? This all-in-one gardening guide is packed with tips and advice to help you grow flowers, vegetables, herbs, and more—whether you’ve got a big backyard or just a few pots on your balcony.
Inside this guide, you’ll find everything you need to create and maintain a thriving garden. From beginner-friendly planting tips to seasonal garden care, I’ll show you how to transform any space into a flourishing oasis.
Whether you want to design a beautiful flower garden, grow your own fresh vegetables, or learn simple plant care techniques, these guides are here to support you all year round. Perfect for beginners, this gardening resource makes it easy to get started and enjoy the rewards of growing your own plants.
There’s something striking about Japanese black pines. Their dark bark looks like charcoal on a winter’s day, and their needles fan out like green fireworks … Read More ›
When you spend your mornings checking on cornfields and your evenings tending to houseplants, you start to notice the same patterns everywhere. Healthy plants stand … Read More ›
When I first brought a Peperomia Hope into my farmhouse kitchen, I thought it would be as easy as my old pothos or my outdoor … Read More ›
I’ve been farming for years on open land, yet when my daughter moved into a small flat in Chicago she asked me, “Dad, how do … Read More ›
If you’re like me, you’ve probably been there — standing over your money tree with a furrowed brow, staring at its drooping yellow leaves and … Read More ›
I still remember the first winter I planted a row of red twig dogwood along the edge of my farm lane. The fields were bare, … Read More ›
If you’ve ever walked into a friend’s home and seen a burst of lush green leaves tumbling from a pot on the bookshelf, there’s a … Read More ›
If you’ve ever walked past a row of foxgloves in full bloom, you know how striking they are. Tall spires dotted with bell shaped flowers, … Read More ›