How to Make a Bamboo Teepee Trellis for Flowers and Vegetables
A DIY bamboo teepee trellis is a budget-friendly, easy-to-make, versatile plant support structure. Use it to support plants as well as add height and interest to your garden.
The Cottage Vegetable Garden
The cottage vegetable garden is a marriage of beauty and practicality. Flowers and food of all kinds planted together in a way that is wildly abundant and inviting.
Here you’ll find beginner-friendly guides on what to plant, design inspiration, and simple ways to use everything you grow.
Read this first if you are ready to design your own cottage vegetable garden.
Read this to explore why adding flowers to a vegetable garden helps everything grow better.
10 Vegetables for Unexpected Flower Arrangements (& How to Use Them)
Vegetables and flowers can mix in the vase to create arrangements that are unique and unexpected. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
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.
10 Companion Planting Combinations for a Beautiful Cottage Vegetable Garden
Can a vegetable garden be the prettiest thing in the yard? These 10 companion planting combinations grow food, flowers, and herbs, all by design, not by accident.
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.
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.
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.
Build Your Own Butter Board for a Stunning Appetizer
Put together a show-stopping butter board that’s delicious and beautiful using this simple formula. An alternative to charcuterie boards for quick appetizers, party snacks, and effortless entertaining.
Garden-to-Table Thanksgiving: Easy Ways to Plan Your Menu Around Your Harvest
Celebrate the garden with gratitude this Thanksgiving. Find simple ideas and a menu for incorporating the garden in Thanksgiving gatherings and meals with fresh produce, preserved foods, or natural decor.