How to Plant a Low-Maintenance Vegetable Garden
Learn how to grow a productive, low-maintenance vegetable garden with easy-care plants, smart watering tips, and time-saving strategies.
Summer
Get inspired to use your harvest of fresh flowers and vegetables with posts on summer recipes, DIYs, arranging flowers, canning and preserving, and tips for maintaining the garden during this busy season.
Seasonal living posts meant for the summer:
Homemade Yogurt Cups Using Fresh, Seasonal Fruit
If you’re trying to move away from highly processed convenience foods toward simple, real food you can feel good about,
10 Filler Flowers to Grow for Lush Bouquets
Want fuller, more romantic bouquets? These 10 easy-to-grow filler flowers add plenty of texture, charm, and volume to garden flower arrangements.
5-Minute Gardening Habits That Make a Big Difference
Try these simple 5-minute gardening habits that help your vegetable garden thrive. Learn to stay consistent in the garden without feeling overwhelmed.
Tiny Harvests: Why the Smallest Yields Still Matter
Let’s chat about the joy of tiny harvests and why even the smallest yields from your garden are worth celebrating and savoring.
10 Fast-Growing Vegetables & Herbs for Impatient Gardeners
Can’t wait for a garden harvest? Discover the best fast-growing vegetables, herbs, and more to harvest in as little as 21 days—plus tips to boost growth in a short season.
Easy Mason Jar Bouquets Straight from the Garden
Learn how to create easy Mason jar bouquets from your cut flower garden with tips, flower recipes, and inspiration for making homegrown arrangements.
8 Tips for Growing Better Zinnias in Your Cut-Flower Garden
Zinnias are some of the easiest flowers for beginners to grow in a cut-flower garden. Follow these 8 tips to get the best blooms from your garden to the vase.
Quick Pickled Onions (10 Minutes, No Canning Equipment Needed)
Quick pickled onions are easy to make and a burst of flavor and sophistication to crowd favorites like tacos, burgers, salads, and sandwiches. I like to make these with red onions for a beautiful pink color that really pops.