Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. I did receive some of the items mentioned for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. If you're looking for spring gardening ideas, look no further. Spring is here again and many of us are turning our thoughts to home improvements. Regardeless of whether …

Before planting the vegetable garden, it is a good idea to make a plan on paper then prepare cold frames or tunnel houses to protect the crops from unexpected frost in spring. Planning a vegetable garden on paper is something many gardeners do, but they often forget about planning an early spring vegetable garden. Planning the …

An easy way to keep fruit tree pests from laying their eggs on your fruit tree flowers is to make a banana smoothie. This smoothie must be put out before the fruits flowers. Once the fruit flowers, the insects may have laid their eggs in the flower.  

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Are you tired of not knowing when to plant your vegetable garden seeds - or when to transplant them  into the garden? Do you want to keep better track of what seeds you plant, when you planted them and the care they need? If so, then this opt-in gardening and seed starting bundle is just …

Disclaimer: I did receive some of the items mentioned in this article including the Culti-Cave for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Successfully gardening in cold climates in early January is about tricking Mother Nature - and choosing the right plants. Creating an artificial environment in which plants will …

Plant bulbs in January to get a head start on growing gorgeous flowers for cut flower production. Inside of a heated greenhouse, triteleria, anemone, iris and crocosmia should be planted for early spring bloom. The secret to local success as a cut flower grower is to beat out your competition by having gorgeous cut flower …

There are a number of vegetables to plant in January and by planting early you get a  head start on growing early spring vegetables. Planting cool weather crops in January means you will need cold frames and row covers if you live in a cold climate unless you plan to start seeds indoors. Here in Indiana …

If you have an unheated greenhouse, you might wonder what cool greenhouse uses you can come up with to utilize it during the winter season. Many perennials and cool season vegetables can be started from seed sown in an unheated greenhouse or cold frame, then be transplanted in the open garden once weather permits. An …

It's so easy to create a festive Christmas terrarium. Plants add a touch of elegance to indoor decor and when you add them to a terrarium, they add a bit of nostalgia to your decor. During the winter months, and especially during the holidays, incorporating plants into your decor is - simply put - a …

Disclaimer: I did receive this product for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. When I was contacted by Big Mouth Toys, Inc. to look over their new selection of home and garden items, Norman The Doorman Door Greeter instantly caught my eye. It's not …

I fell in love with the corkscrew leaves of the Albuca species and knew I had to add this to my plant collection. Of course, living in Indiana it can be a bit difficult to obtain fresh seed from other countries, so I joined several plant societies including the Pacific Bulb Society in hopes of …

Although I truly love sharing with you what my senses perceive when I am in the garden, describing the garden is not easy because descriptive writing is not my forte. Bringing the smells, the sights and the sounds alive on paper is - in fact - very difficult. How do you accurately describe the wonderful, translucent way …

Chrysanthemums, commonly called mums are certainly the star of the fall garden, however understanding how to grow mums is crucial to long term gardening success.  

Yes, you really can use frost to your advantage in the garden. While often times gardeners don't worry about frost until fall rolls around, it is an issue in early spring as well. Once you learn the basics of using frost to your advantage, you can get a head start on your spring garden and …

Tunnel house, greenhouse and cold frame garden structures are all great choices growing plants in the winter, but what, exactly is the difference between the three of them? Technically they do the exact same job which is protect plants from the cold weather outside during the winter months. However each one has a slightly different …

Here is a selection of fall blooming perennials that different bloggers recommend for fall. I hope you will visit some of their blogs, leave some comments and find some fall blooming perennials that work well for you. Here in Indiana the color keeps going well into October and with the addition of winter blooming perennial …

Disclaimer: I did receive the products mentioned in this post for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. To further disclose, I have purchased items from Gurney's Seed & Nursery Co. in the past. You might know you can buy seeds online from Gurney's Seed & Nursery Co., but they sell …

Disclaimer: I did receive one item in this article for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. When it comes to choosing the right garden tools and accessories it can be hard to know what's the best. Gardeners love the tools, accessories and other new items that help make gardening …

Here are some seed starting tips that will help you grow seeds indoors without grow lights. Now, the truth is, seedlings need light so they are not leggy, but there are many ways to make sure they get light without using grow lights.

Preparing a greenhouse for winter can seem like an impossible task, especially if you wait until the last minute. However, with a little early preparation, you can easily glide into winter without any major hurdles.

If you want to grow vegetables but don’t have a yard or can’t get down on the ground to work a vegetable garden all is not lost, try container vegetable gardening this year. There are numerous varieties on the market that are designed specifically for container gardening – from corn to eggplant, tomatoes, peppers and …

A survival food garden is a great way to work towards emergency preparedness by learning to grow and preserve food in a variety of ways including canning, freezing, salting, storing in oil and dehydrating. These days everyone is thinking about emergency preparedness. Whether they are thinking of disaster preparedness in the event of an earthquake, …

Growing great tomatoes is easy as long as you know how to grow tomatoes. The articles below are intended to help you stop worrying about success and enjoy the experience of growing fresh tomatoes in a container or in your own backyard. After all, many gardeners want to grow the biggest and healthiest tomato crop on …

Disclaimer: This is a guest post from Sustainable Seed Company. I did not receive any compensation for this post. I chose to share it because it contains useful information for my readers. Have you ever wondered what the 10 easiest vegetables to grow from seed are? Growing your own food is the most gratifying and …

Many people talk about gardening for spiritual health. Have you ever wondered if there is any truth to the fact that gardening can put you in touch with your spiritual side?  Or maybe this is just an old wives tale?  But did you know that many people think of gardening and romance, or associate  gardening …

When it comes to February garden chores, some are small and others are huge, like tapping maple trees. February is a good month to purchase any last minute seeds for the garden, clean used flowerpots and buy seed starting supplies such as seed starting potting mix, peat pots, flower tags and organic fertilizers. This is …

A great way to support wildlife in your garden is to certify your yard as a Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation. This is something we did years ago when we first bought our farm because we felt it was so important for wildlife to have a place to nest, rest and find a …

So many people ask me why would gardeners want to grow aconitums's in their garden considering how toxic this plant is. I do grow this in my garden and I have to say the honest answer is, for many reasons. Read on to find out the reasons why someone would want to grow this toxic …

Did you ever wonder where the pastime of cultivating tropical plants came from? The tropical craze actually came from the Victorian Era. To the Victorians, it was a great pastime. Today, we are seeing this long forgotten pastime revived. With many North American gardeners pushing the horticulture envelopes of temperate enviroments, you see more and …

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post written by John Fendley of the Sustainable Seed Company. I only recommend products and companies I personally like. Growing great tomatoes is easy if you know the tricks and secrets.    

The Amorphophallus titanium, which has bloomed at both Fairchild Tropical Gardens and the University of Wisconsin-Madison in addition to other places, has made headlines year after year because of its enormous size and foul-smelling flowers as well as the rarity of seeing it in bloom! Due to the publicity and the rarity of the Amorphophallus …

Many flowers fade after the heat of the day has passed; moon flowers, or flowers that begin to bloom as the sun goes down, are at their peak during this time. The evening garden is ideal for people who work during the day and for those who like to relax or entertain in their garden …

Long season garden plants are either those that take a long time to flower, produce their crop or fruit for an extended period of time. Many plants will bloom longer if the faded blooms are cut off. This process is known as deadheading. Most plants need an inch of water a week to thrive and …

These garden flower ideas make it easy to create a riot of color in the late summer garden. The easiest way to do this is by growing perennials that burst into bloom towards the end of the gardening season.  In fact some of these plants will last into early winter depending on what your weather is …

It is important to know your USDA hardiness zone so you have a better understanding of what kind or variety of plant is best for you to buy, when to plant, what grows best in your climate, and how to better take advantage of your specific growing conditions.  

The world is changing - everyday it seems there is a new report of how unsafe or contaminated our food or medicine is - and frankly this new trend is downright scary which is one reason why you might want to grow an herbal medicine garden. I'm not surprised by all of this though - …

There are many tropical looking plants that will thrive in U.S. Department of Agricultural hardiness zones 6 through 8. Plants will adapt to the climate they are grown in. By using minimal winter protection, such as a cold frame, it is possible to raise the temperature around the plant and get it to survive the …

I admit it - the gardening bug is biting me a bit early this year, so I pulled out this Burpee Eco-Friendly Greenhouse Kit I bought on clearance sale last year. Now mind you, not if I was winter seed sowing  because that date began on December 21. However, I was so busy preparing for …

Growing a lush garden in the drought is a combination of knowing what plants can withstand the hot, dry weather and how to care for those that just can't. I don't know about your garden, but if it's anything like mine, even the cactus are dying! Everytime I turn on the radio, I hear about …