Food
How to Start an Easy Potato Bed
When we see the yellow of dandelions and daffodils, it’s almost time to start potatoes. (That’s about St. Patrick’s Day in Western North Carolina’s Zone 7.) We needed a quick way to plant that was easy enough for kids to help.
Read MoreHow to Make a Bean Tipi
A step-by-step tutorial to create a tall structure for beans or other vines to climb in your garden.
Read More7 Favorites for Spring Planting (and Eating!)
“Plant as soon as the soil can be worked.” Reading instructions on a seed packet, these words make me smile in late winter and early spring. When we get sunny weekends, I can hardly wait to get out into the garden. If you’ve still got frosts ahead, but you have the same itch to plant something…
Read MoreHow to Grow the Fastest, Easiest Container Garden
What if you could grow food in 2-3 weeks in a small space at any time of year? Microgreens are the way! In this post, I’ll show you how to start growing your own microgreens. I like to think of this as the fastest, easiest version of container gardening! Microgreens can be used in a…
Read MoreGardening Tasks To Do in September
Seasons change, but the garden is still full of life. I love fall. Crisp morning air, apples and pumpkins, and kids in sweaters crunching through fallen leaves. But it’s a bittersweet time. The boisterous growth of the garden slows, the days grow shorter, and I sigh as I think of summer pleasures passed. Back on the bright side,…
Read MoreInfographic: Choosing the Best Compost Method
What is the best compost method? In this infographic, discover the methods successful composters are using in their homes and gardens.
Read MoreGardening Tasks To Do in July
Sweet summertime! The garden is flourishing, kids are barefoot, and fireflies light up the evenings. Here’s a list of garden tasks we try to tackle in July. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the garden’s bounty, you’ll find some tips for keeping it simple here, too.
Read MoreGardening Tasks To Do in June
June is bustin’ out all over! The garden is green, and summer officially starts this month. I’m looking forward to sharing my garden and food from it with family and friends. Here’s a list of gardening tasks you can do in June.
Read MoreGardening Tasks To Do in May
Spring is here, flowers are blooming, and it’s time to plant veggies! To help you enjoy your garden more than ever this year, here are reminders and recommendations for May garden tasks.
Read MoreHow to Grow Salad Greens in Your Garden or Containers
Leafy greens pack a punch when it comes to healthy eating, and they’re easy to grow yourself. Let’s talk about how to grow salad greens (and more)
Read MoreStarting a Garden? Answer These 8 Questions First.
In gardening, the possibilities are endless. So are the questions. How do I start a garden? What do I need to know? What should I do first? What should I plant? Where should I plant? Overcome the overwhelm and get garden clarity by asking yourself these eight questions.
Read MoreGardening Tasks To Do in April
The joy of seeds sprouting in trays and garden beds. The colors popping from tulips and redbuds and cherries. The vibrant green of tiny tree leaves. The return of butterflies and bees. Spring is here and our gardens are full of potential. Here are reminders and suggestions for April garden tasks.
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