As a gardener, one of my favorite things is experimenting with new and exciting plants and crops! So, when I came across pineberries, I couldn’t resist trying them. Wow. The berries tasted so sweet. I had to learn how to grow pineberries immediately after eating them! Luckily, pineberries are surprisingly easy to grow, and these …
One of the first herbs I plant in any garden is thyme – this versatile herb is easy to grow and has many benefits. I’d never be without it! But what are the best companion plants for thyme? And how does thyme get along with other plants? It gets along surprisingly well. And – thyme also aids …
If you have a sloped garden, it is very likely that you will consider putting in some retaining walls. Make it beautiful with these stunning cascading plants for retaining walls! Cascading plants are also gorgeous in hanging baskets – hang one everywhere; the patio, the bathroom, the bedroom! Retaining walls can be a great way …
We love autumn, the harvest, the fall – plus the ghoulish gourds that go along with this time of year! And since Halloween 2021 is swiftly approaching – we’re seeking the best spooky fruits and veggies to help us celebrate. We’ve come up with the creepiest collection of the spookiest fruits and veggies ever put in one place. Anywhere! …
Who doesn’t love to snack on a sweet, juicy strawberry – the best flavor of summer! And if your strawberries come straight from your garden, then they taste even better. One of the best things about growing strawberries is that, once you’ve got your first few plants, they will multiply every year, giving you an endless …
Hey there, zone 4 warriors! You didn’t pick the easiest climate for a fruit tree garden but don’t despair – I have 9 of the best zone 4 fruit trees for you. Not only are they extremely cold-hardy, but they’re also delicious and produce a bumper crop! I’ve included a USDA zone map below so …
The 5 gallon bucket garden offers a uniquely flexible and transportable take on gardening. You don’t actually have to use a 5 gallon bucket – any bucket will do! Bucket gardening is an affordable, easy way for people in any living situation to incorporate some homegrown veggies into their lifestyle. Let’s explore some of the …
Chickens have a surprisingly varied diet and will gulp down the most disgusting-looking insects and worms just as happily as they will their normal chicken feed. As chickens enjoy a wide range of different foods, you can easily find tasty treats for them. Admittedly, mine get little more than a few comfrey leaves in the …