Location is everything! Taking time to think through and carefully plan the location and layout of your new vegetable garden will give you a more productive garden and save you time and money in the long run.
Zinnia seeds are abundant in the late summer and fall, and are easy to save for planting in future seasons! As a not-quite-homesteader, I look for ways to reduce buying new things for my garden, and seeds are an easy thing to collect myself.
No garden is complete without zinnias. Once you discover how easy it is to grow beautiful zinnias in your vegetable or flower garden, you’ll be as hooked as I am!
A good gardener is always thinking ahead to the next season. Planning ahead and preparing our gardens for spring really begins in the fall. There are so many things we can do now to improve our soil quality, reduce disease, and get plants started for the next season.
In this post I rank my cut-flower arrangements from best to worst in an effort to learn what I did wrong, what I did right, and improve my floral designs for next year.
Learn how to determine the best time to plant and ensure your plants thrive! Discover frost dates, hardiness zones, and temperature requirements for crops. With this knowledge, confidently plan and plant your garden. Find out when it’s safe to start planting and which crops are suited for different seasons. Whether you’re a beginner or want to enhance your skills, this information will help you create your best garden yet!
If you want to start growing flowers, but feel overwhelmed by the choices, try these beautiful blooms for your cut-flower
Starting a cut-flower garden can be a truly rewarding experience. Cut flowers are easy to grow and can thrive even in poor soil conditions. Imagine having endless bouquets of beautiful flowers from summer to fall. From dahlias to zinnias and cosmos, I’ll explain how you can fill your garden with a variety of vibrant colors and fascinating flower types. With just a little planning, you can create a gorgeous garden that will yield an abundance of blooms even in a small space. Today is the day to start your cut-flower garden!
See our raised beds with arched trellises, the in-ground cut flower garden, and the small orchard at Not Quite a Homestead backyard garden.
