Enjoy life with your garden all year long through seasonal recipes, drinks, resets and to-do’s, reflections, and inspiration.
The best companion plants for zucchini and squash—nasturtiums, radishes, and more—help deter pests, improve pollination, and grow healthier plants naturally. We’ll also discuss what to avoid planting nearby and how to manage squash bugs and borers.
Plant these companion plants for tomatoes and watch your harvest explode. My favorite companion flowers and vegetables for tomatoes and how each helps tomato plants thrive.
If you’ve never grown tomatoes from seed before, you’re missing out on hundreds of varieties and flavors that will ruin you for grocery store tomatoes forever. This guide is an overview on when to start seeds, how to keep seedlings alive and thriving, and tips for growing the best-tasting tomatoes of your life.
A realistic garden planning post sharing the seeds I’m starting for 2026, what I’m skipping on purpose, and how I’m simplifying this season.
A real-life garden reflection on what worked in 2025, including my favorite plants, systems worth repeating, and lessons shaping next year’s garden.
Deciding between raised beds or in-ground gardening? Let’s break down both styles and choose the garden setup that fits your space and goals. Includes a flow chart.
Not sure what to do with your garden harvest? Learn easy ways to turn both small and abundant harvests into everyday meals.
Each year I rank a selection of my cut flower arrangements from best to worst. These are the top 5 and worst 5 of 2025.
I tested so many garden tools over 7 years. These 10 actually save time—and I’ll tell you which 3 ‘essentials’ I stopped using completely. Includes budget picks.
