Pinching Flowers for Longer Stems and More Blooms
Pinching flower seedlings at the right time is the best way to increase the number of long-stemmed blooms you get in your cut flower garden. Learn how, when, and which flowers to pinch in this guide.
Spring
Get ready for spring gardening with seed starting, planting, bed prep, and more. Find inspiration for spring flower bouquets, DIYs, and garden-to-table recipes just as the garden starts waking up. This category covers what to plant, tend, and enjoy in spring, with beginner-friendly guidance to help you ease into the growing season.
7 Fast-Growing Flowers to Fill Gaps in Your Vegetable Garden
There are always gaps in the garden. Fill them fast with one of these 7 flowers.
When and How to Pot Up Seedlings (and How to Separate Them Without Killing Them)
Learn the signs your seedlings need a bigger pot, how to choose the right pot size, and how to pot up, prick out, and separate seedlings so they keep growing strong indoors. Plus the one time it’s perfectly fine to skip potting up entirely.
How to Plant and Grow Dahlia Tubers (Tips for Earlier Blooms)
Learn how to plant and grow dahlia tubers in your cut flower garden. I’m also sharing simple tricks to get dahlias blooming weeks sooner.
How to Grow Cucumbers from Seed to Harvest (Plus My Favorite Varieties)
Sharing how I grow cucumbers from seed every year. This guide covers everything from choosing varieties to dealing with pests and what really matters for growing these crisp vegetables.
Best Companion Plants for Zucchini and Squash (Deter Squash Vine Borers Naturally)
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.
How to Grow the Best-Tasting Tomatoes from Seed
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.
Raised Beds vs. In-Ground Gardening: How to Choose the Best Option
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.
10 Garden Tools That Cut My Work in Half (Plus 3 Must-Haves I Ditched)
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.