7 Themed Planting Plans for Small Vegetable Gardens (Free Layouts)
A small veggie garden can pack a big punch with a creative theme and carefully planned layout. Get these free themed planting plans for 4×4′ beds and start your garden.
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.
How to Plan Your First Vegetable Garden (for Beginners)
New to vegetable gardening? Learn how to plan your first garden step by step—without overwhelm, guesswork, or fear of getting the timing wrong.
What to Grow in a Vegetable Garden When You Can’t Decide What to Plant
Feeling overwhelmed by what to plant? This beginner-friendly guide helps you choose what to grow in your vegetable garden with an easy menu of vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers.
10 Delicious Vegetable Varieties to Grow for Kids’ Gardens
Grow these vegetable varieties for kids and you’ll hardly be able to keep them away from the garden.
Three Simple Methods to Make Beeswax Wraps
Learn three ways to make beeswax wraps. This is an easy project to do at home with a few simple ingredients.
18 Great Companion Flowers for Vegetables (Complete Guide)
Struggling with poor pollination or pest problems? Plant these beautiful companion flowers to have a healthier and more productive vegetable garden.
Why I Grow Flowers in My Vegetable Garden—9 Practical Reasons
Planting flowers with a vegetable garden, or companion planting, is not just pretty but also practical. See 9 reasons why you should plant flowers with vegetables.
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.
Should You Grow Comfrey in Your Garden?
Let’s discuss why you might want to grow comfrey in your garden and a few different ways to use comfrey. I’ve been growing it for four years and I think it’s a valuable addition to a vegetable garden.