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.
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:
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.
Choosing the Best Tomato Varieties for Your Garden
Learn about all different kinds of tomatoes and choose the best tomato variety to grow in your vegetable garden this year.
8 Simple Tips to Make Fresh Cut Flowers Last Longer
Learn how to make cut flowers last longer in the vase by following these tips. Enjoy flower arrangements for weeks with a little extra care.
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 to Make and Preserve Candied Jalapeño Relish
Candied jalapeño relish, or cowboy candy, is a sweet and spicy condiment made with homegrown jalapeños and can be water bath canned or eaten right away.