Companion Planting Cucumbers: The Best Plants to Grow Together
Find the best plants to grow with cucumbers. Growing cucumbers with their favorite friends does three things: manages pests, attracts pollinators, and improves yields.
Grow Vegetables
Grow vegetables and herbs from seed and bring fresh, homegrown food from your backyard garden to the table. This category focuses on easy crops, fast-growing favorites, and low-maintenance garden habits that help beginner gardeners grow food they’ll actually enjoy harvesting and eating.
New to vegetable gardening? Start here:
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.
2026 Garden Notes: What I’m Sowing, Skipping, and Anticipating in February
February garden notes from a Midwestern garden: what I’m planting indoors, direct sowing (even though it’s False Spring), pruning, and what I’m waiting on.
Best Companion Plants for Zucchini and Squash (Stop Squash Vine Borers Naturally)
“Easy to grow” doesn’t mean problem-free. Let’s discuss squash bugs and borers, companion planting squash and zucchini, and what really matters to grow squash from seed to harvest.
The Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes (& What NOT to Plant Nearby)
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.
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.
Stop Gardening Like a Farmer: 10 Mistakes Home Gardeners Make
Gardening feeling harder than it should? You may be gardening like a farmer. Discover 10 common mistakes home gardeners make and how to fix them for a more rewarding garden.