Are Heirloom Seeds Actually Better than Hybrid Seeds?
Navigating the different types of seeds—heirloom seeds, hybrid seeds, open-pollinated seeds, GMO seeds, F1 hybrid seeds—and deciding which to grow.
Start a Garden
Learn how to start a potager, or cottage vegetable garden. This category covers the basics of planning a garden, choosing the right plants, and setting up simple systems to garden with success. These posts are for beginners who want to start a small garden and gain confidence. Grow your own vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Begin here:
- Raised Beds vs. In-Ground Gardening: How to Choose the Best Option
- How to Start the Cut Flower Garden of Your Dreams
- Potager Garden Design: 8 Elements for a Kitchen Garden You’ll Never Want to Leave
- How to Plan Your First Vegetable Garden (for Beginners)
- 7 Themed Planting Plans for Small Vegetable Gardens
How Long Do Seeds Last? A Complete Guide to Seed Viability and Storage
Seeds don’t expire the same way food does, but they do lose viability over time, and some types last much longer than others. Learn how long your vegetable, herb, and flower seeds really last, plus how to test and store them so nothing goes to waste.
15 Thoughtful & Unique Gifts for Gardeners (That They’ll Actually Use)
Looking for a unique gift for gardeners that is also practical, too? Here are 15 gifts perfect for plant lovers and gardeners.
Softneck Garlic vs. Hardneck Garlic: Which Should You Grow?
Learn the difference between softneck garlic and hardneck garlic varieties and make the best choice about which type to grow in your garden.
What Is a Potager Garden (And Why It’s the Only One You Need)
A potager garden is a beautiful, functional kitchen garden that grows vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruit together. Once you understand what it is, you’ll wonder why you ever gardened another way.
17 Vegetables You Should Never Buy As Seedlings
Discover which plants you should never buy as seedlings and instead should direct sow. This post explains why direct sowing is best for some plants!
10 Favorite Gardening Books for Home Gardeners
Find great gardening books for beginners, gardeners looking for inspiration, or homesteaders wanting to increase their gardening skills and efficiency.
How to Find the Best Spot to Plant Your Garden
Choosing the right location for your vegetable garden is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Learn how to choose the best place to plant your garden in this post.
Your Best Spring Garden Starts in the Fall
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.