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.

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7 Favorites for Spring Planting (and Eating!)

Colby and boys planting in early spring

“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…

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How 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…

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Gardening 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,…

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Gardening 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.

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Gardening 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.

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Gardening 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​.

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Starting a Garden? Answer These 8 Questions First.

Dreamy flower in a new garden

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.

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Gardening 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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