Category Archives: Garden Tips

Harvesting For the fullest flavor, harvest herbs before they flower. If you’ve been harvesting stems all season, your herbs have probably not had the chance to flower. However, by late summer, even the herbs that haven’t flowered will start to decline as the weather cools. This is a good time to begin harvesting and preserving […]

When planning a vegetable and herb garden, it helps to know which plants are beneficial to plant together and which ones can harm each other. Compatible Plants are plants that benefit each other when they are planted together and do not interfere with each other’s growth. Benefits can be pest repellant properties, adding nutrients to […]

One of the most important factors in planning a vegetable garden is timing. Knowing approximately how long you have from planting until harvest allows you to time your growing season to coincide with the weather in your area. There are many factors that can impact the length of time between planting and harvesting including plant […]

How to Start a Vegetable Garden: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide Starting a vegetable garden is one of the most rewarding ways to grow fresh, flavorful food right in your backyard. Whether you’re planting your very first beginner vegetable garden or refreshing an existing space, this step-by-step guide will help you grow with confidence. 1. Select […]

Drought tolerant plants are a blessing, especially during summer. These plants thrive in hot, dry locations. Once they’re established, they need minimal care from you, which gives you more time to kick back and relax! Drought Tolerant Plants The following plants are all considered drought tolerant, which means they can handle being on the drier […]