New Beginnings in the Garden New Year’s resolutions are the perfect opportunity to focus on creating a sustainable and fulfilling lifestyle. Whether your aim is to spend more time outdoors, build lasting family memories, or improve your health, starting your own...

This time of year always serves as a necessary change of pace after a busy and fruitful summer. Nature turns inward, directing energy and attention toward preserving resources and preparing for renewal in Spring. Invited by nature, we humans seem to follow suit. For...

Designing a thriving edible garden starts with understanding the local wildlife. The types of critters in your garden - like deer, groundhogs, or rabbits - will influence your garden’s fencing needs and protection strategies. From there, you can design a garden that...

After selecting the perfect location for your raised bed garden, it’s time to plan your layout and decide on the size of your space. This will depend on your gardening goals, the landscape, and existing garden infrastructure. Consider how you plan to cook with your...

Planning an edible garden is an exciting endeavor - however, it can be easy to get bogged down in logistics. Before building, it’s important to select a site where your edible crops will thrive year-round. A well-planned garden meets both practical and personal needs,...

Raised bed gardening is an accessible, effective way to grow your own food. However, the materials used in your raised beds significantly impact the garden’s durability, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. This post explores the pros and cons of common raised bed...

Starting a home vegetable garden is exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming, especially with all the different setup options out there. Raised beds are an ideal choice for many beginners because they simplify so much of the growing process, making it easy to...

Starting a Container or Raised Bed Garden Starting a garden is an exciting way to cultivate your own food, connect with nature, and create a personalized outdoor space. Whether you're working with a spacious backyard or a small patio, choosing the right gardening...

Why Plant Garlic and Shallots? Growing garlic and shallots at home is a rewarding winter gardening task. Because garlic and shallots can survive cold winter weather, planting these crops in fall is a great way to improve next year's harvest by acting now. Garlic and...

Introduction Woody perennial herbs like sage, rosemary, and thyme are prized for their earthy aromas and robust flavors. As fall approaches, it's important to harvest and preserve these herbs before winter frost sets in, which can damage or kill the plants. Drying...