Fast growing vegetables are perfect for people who don’t want to wait all summer before they can enjoy their homegrown food. In this list, I’ll give you my top picks for the quickest veggies you can grow, as well as how long each one will take. One of the most difficult things about planting a backyard garden is waiting for your vegetables to start producing food. Waiting all summer before you can eat your first crops can seem to take forever....

Winter composting can seem like a huge challenge. Especially if you live in an area where it gets freezing cold. But if you’re like me, it feels like such a waste to throw away all of those awesome kitchen scraps, rather than tossing them into your bin, tumbler, or heap. Well guess what? You don’t have to stop composting in winter, and it’s actually easier than you might think. In this detailed guide you’ll learn all about how to prepare your pile in the fall, the benefits of winter composting, and all you need to know to keep going, even through the coldest and snowiest months of the year....

Reblooming an amaryllis is not as difficult as you may think, and you can get them to flower again every year. In this post, I’ll give you detailed step by step instructions with plenty of photos so you’re sure to be successful. Amaryllis have become super popular winter blooming plants, especially during the holiday season. But since they have the reputation of being disposable gift plants, many people toss them out once they’re done blooming....

Basil is such a great crop in the summer, but you can also store it for the winter. With the right methods, you can keep that fresh flavor to enjoy all year long. There are plenty of easy ways to store basil for the short or long term that don’t require any fancy equipment or planning. Over the years I’ve experimented to find all the best methods to preserve basil and store it for later use....

One of the biggest problems that many houseplant lovers face is the low light conditions in their home. I mean, wouldn’t it be great if every room in your house had huge south-facing windows? …Dreamy! But, back in the real world, nobody has that much sunlight in their home, and many rooms get no natural light at all. If this sounds familiar to you, and you’re wondering what plant can grow indoors with little sunlight, you’re in luck!...

Keeping pond water clear the natural way is easy, and you’ll be able to enjoy your pond again in no time. In this post I will show you exactly how to get rid of pond algae and muck, without using any harsh chemicals! One of the biggest frustrations of having a backyard garden fish pond is not knowing what to do when the water becomes mucky, green, and gross! Don’t worry, there is a simple way to naturally clear pond water without using toxic chemicals....

Growing tomatoes from seed can be challenging. But once you know how, it really isn’t that difficult. In this post I’ll show you exactly when and how to plant your tomato seeds so you’ll always have strong and healthy seedlings. There are many benefits that come with growing tomatoes from seed, and it’s straightforward once you get the hang of it. All you need are some basic supplies and a bit of know-how to get your tomato seedlings off to a good start....

I’m on a mission to get my pantry organized, and pretty things up with bright and colorful custom canning labels. So, I decided to try my hand at making my own printable canning labels, and I wanted to share them with you too! Once the busy food canning season is over, my pantry is filled with jars and jars of yummy home grown food… but it’s not very pretty. I’ve always just written on my canning jar lids with a permanent marker, but that’s ugly and boring....

If you’ve ever been down the mulch aisle at your local garden center, you know that there’s an overwhelming amount of options to choose from. But did you know that many types of common landscaping mulches are not good to use in your vegetable plot? When it comes to mulching a vegetable garden, it’s very important to choose the right type of mulch. Don’t worry, there are tons of wonderful vegetable garden mulches to choose from....

I like the taste of okra, but I don’t like how slimy it gets when it’s steamed or sautéed. The first few times I cooked it fresh from my garden, I steamed it. But I found myself almost having to gag it down because it was the consistency of snot – EWE! Frying it gets rid of the slime, but all of the recipes I found were breaded and deep-fried. Well that’s NOT good for you....

Going through the process of planning and designing a rain garden is fun and interesting. In the end, it’s really just an exercise of understanding how water flows through your property, and finding the best location. If you’re interested in adding a rain garden, then you probably already know that choosing the best place for it is crucial for success. There are a lot of factors involved in planning a rain garden, and you can’t just put one anywhere you want....

Seedling problems are super frustrating, and many times you’re left wondering “Why do my seedlings keep dying?”. Don’t worry, I’ve got the solutions to your seed starting problems! In this post, I’ll give you detailed fixes and tons of help with seedlings, so you can finally stop struggling. Help! Why are my seedlings dying? This is one of the most common questions I get from gardeners when they’re starting seeds indoors....

Can I propagate succulents in winter? Yes you can! I discovered an easy trick that makes propagating succulents in the winter almost as easy as it is during the summer. Keep reading and I will show you exactly how to do it step by step. It’s extremely easy to propagate succulents in the summer. Heck, with all that warmth and humidity, they sometimes even root themselves without any help from us at all....

Spring weather is unpredictable, and it can be hard to figure out when it’s safe to transplant seedlings into the garden. If you do it too early, it will result in frustration if a late frost kills all of your hard work, and you have to replant everything. Ugh! You spent all that time caring for your seedlings indoors, so you certainly don’t want them to die as soon as you plant them outside....

African milk trees are beautiful and surprisingly easy to grow and care for. In this post, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about Euphorbia trigona plant care, and give you tons of tips for keeping yours happy and healthy. Whether you’re into indoor plants, or looking for a stellar addition to your landscaping in warmer climates, then African milk tree is an excellent choice. With the proper care, your Euphorbia trigona can live for decades, and will grow into an impressive specimen....

Propagating string of hearts can be done so many different ways, it’s easy for even the most inexperienced gardeners. In this post, I’ll explained all the methods you can try, and walk you through exactly how to tackle each one. If you want to learn how to create plenty of new baby string of hearts plants to enjoy and share with friends, and have fun doing it too, then this article is for you....

There is a great way to increase your plant collection beyond a trip to the garden center: propagation! Propagating plants allows you to take your existing collection, and grow lots of new little babies. Plants reproduce and multiply by propagation, so technically you could do it with any that you have in your collection. You are just enhancing what they do naturally. I propagate a lot of my plants, both houseplants and garden varieties....

Watering cactus plants can be a big struggle, and many gardeners end up overdoing it. So in this post, I’m going to show you how to tell when they need it, and how often to check so you do it the right way! Despite being drought tolerant and low maintenance, there is a right and wrong way to water a cactus. Learning how to do it properly is essential, as too much moisture can quickly kill them....

Sometimes you can get stuck in a rut and wonder how to keep your perennial gardens looking beautiful and full of color throughout the entire growing season, and even year round. Are you looking for perennials made easy? Like, super duper easy? Then this post is for you! One of the biggest benefits of growing perennials in your garden instead of annual flowers is that perennials last for many years… but the downside is that perennial flowers only bloom for a short time....

Propagating string of pearls is very quick and easy. In this post I’ll show you exactly how to root the cuttings in either soil or water. For anyone interested in learning how to propagate string of pearls, you’ll be excited to know that it’s simple and fun to do. In this step by step guide I’ll discuss the different methods, and provide clear instructions on how to tackle the most common techniques....