Here are the best butterfly varieties every gardener should welcome into their landscape! When these butterflies appear, it’s a sign you’re doing something right. These elegant pollinators are nature’s stamp of approval, often indicating healthy soil, diverse plant life, and…
When it comes to the friendliest chicken breeds, these 14 feathered varieties are our favorites! Unlike aggressive birds that can create flock drama, these gentle souls coexist harmoniously with your entire family while never bullying their coop mates. They are…
The best pumpkin cultivars offer so much more than just autumn décor! Pumpkins are culinary treasures, pollinator magnets, and garden showstoppers all rolled into one. These versatile plants attract beneficial bees with their bright yellow blooms and produce fruits that…
The best root crops for home gardens deliver incredible kitchen versatility, vitamin-packed nutrition, and flavors that transform ordinary meals into comforting, hearty feasts. These delicious underground treasures also offer superb shelf lives and sustainable growing habits. Many even double as…
Growing nectarines is like having a slice of summer paradise right in your backyard – and learning how to grow nectarine trees from seed makes it practically free! These gorgeous, sun-loving trees are surprisingly forgiving for beginners, reward you with…
Think shade means giving up on fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and gorgeous flowers? Think again! These 30 incredible plants that grow in the shade will turn those problem spots into your garden’s most productive and beautiful areas. We cover the…
Forget boring garden designs that look like agricultural fields. Our list of the best companion flowers for vegetable gardens will transform your growing space into a buzzing, blooming paradise that works harder than you do! These blooms add eye candy,…
June is like a golden hour for homesteaders and gardeners. It’s when spring’s hard work transforms our landscapes into a floriferous, fragrant, and fruitful paradise. But before we kick back and savor the season, a few critical chores call for…
Looking to transform your flower garden into an edible utopia? These edible flowers are your secret weapon for creating a stunning food forest or jumpstarting an edible garden from scratch. They’re also pollinator magnets that’ll bring bees, butterflies, and beneficial…
Ready to transform your yard into a delicious fruit production paradise? We penned an epic list of the 31 easiest fruits to grow in your backyard or food forest. These easy-to-grow fruits can kickstart your summer garden from scratch and…
Growing mint in pots is one of the easiest ways to kickstart your herb garden. Growing potted mint is also highly rewarding! Mint is a resilient, fragrant herb with many benefits, notably tasty homemade tea, herbal infusions, culinary uses, and…
May and June are the best months to plan and plant your summer flower garden in many US growing zones. As frost threats recede and soil warms, these months offer ideal conditions to establish flowers that thrive through summer’s heat….
Dreaming of juicy, sun-warmed blackberries plucked from your garden? Then read our blackberry growing guide! We show how to grow blackberries from seeds, suckers, or cuttings. Either method can transform your backyard into a delicious berry paradise that will enrich…
Meet the lovely Leghorn chicken breed! Leghorns are slim but fruitful chickens that lay over 300+ delicious, white eggs yearly. Their Mediterranean roots shine through in their flair, feathers, and fierce productivity. They’re also hunting experts and will happily hunt…
Rock gardens can transform any shady yard corner into a colorful, blooming paradise! We made an epic list of the 24 best rock garden plants and flowers to help you start. These beautiful garden gems thrive on neglect and are…