Growing Annuals
Annual flowers are delightful! They bring constant colour to the garden with their bright and dramatic hues as perennials fade in and out in their season of bloom. Join in and explore the many kinds of annual flowers available to us in our growing zone and how to grow them well.

When to Start Seeds Indoors
Indoor Seeding Dates for Vegetables and Annual Flowers Growing a garden is a beautiful way to connect with nature and can be a great source

Planter Box Design Strategies
Planter box designs can be intimidating, especially if you’re not sure where to start. But fear not! In this blog post, I am excited to

A Practical Guide to Growing Beautiful, Eye-Catching Petunias
Petunias are one of the most popular annual flowering plants, loved for their vibrant colours, hardiness, and ability to bloom throughout the summer. Whether you’re

Seed Germination Testing Methods
How to Perform a Seed Germination Test and Analyze the Results Planting a garden, whether it’s flowers, vegetables, or both, is a rewarding experience, but

How to Store Seeds
Are you a seed collector? I am. I have a way of amassing an impressive collection of seeds that I purchase each spring, plus I

How to Put Away Hoses and Rain Barrels in the Fall
Ice is a Threat to Watering Systems Gardens in plant growing zones 5 and under face annual winter freezing temperatures that can damage watering systems.

How to Prepare a Great Planting Hole
Most people look at Fall as the last gardening season of the year, but I think of Fall as the first, because really, everything you

How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
Follow the simply and helpful tips on how to prepare your garden for winter to ensure your food and flowers grow easily next spring!

6 Quick Tips for a Pollinator-Friendly Garden
Use These 6 tips to Grow a Your Pollinator Garden The size of your garden doesn’t matter to pollinators, it can be on a balcony,

From Seed to Bloom: Understanding the Fascinating World of Annual Plants
Annuals are excellent garden plants. They work well solo or in combination with perennials and biennials. Annuals are plants that complete their lifecycle in one growing

6+ Front Door Planter Ideas to Make Your Entrance Shine [+ Downloadable Charts]
Here are the best front door planter ideas to help brighten up your entrance this spring and summer.

Marigolds: A Simple and Easy Plant for Any Sunny Garden
If you’re passionate about gardening, want a stunning addition to your garden, or are looking for simple flowers to grow, Marigolds could be a perfect