The sun hadn’t even risen fully when I grabbed my coffee and stepped out to the garden. The air smelled of damp earth and fresh … 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.
I remember when my first snake plant arrived. A friend dropped it off on the porch one summer afternoon, tucked inside an old feed sack … Read More ›
I still remember the first time I planted a weeping Japanese maple at the edge of my farmhouse garden. I had seen them in magazines, … Read More ›
When I first started tinkering with my own land, I didn’t picture myself obsessing over blue flowers. But seasons roll by and you notice how … Read More ›
I still remember the first winter after planting my peony patch. The frost rolled in earlier than I expected, and there I was with a … Read More ›
There’s something about a patch of alstroemeria in bloom that feels like a little carnival in the garden. The first time I grew them, I … Read More ›
I’ll never forget the first time I tasted a blueberry straight off my own bush. It wasn’t just sweet; it was sun-warmed, bursting with juice, … Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›