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As I yank out my last beets every spring, my tomato anxiety begins. In February, when I start a few seeds indoors on a heat mat, I feel I have all the time in the world. When I purchased a few unusual varieties in four-inch pots in March, I wondered if I was jumping the […]
With spring just days away, it’s time to start preparing your garden plan for peak planting season. Last year I had great success growing Serrano and Jalapeño Chiles and this year I’ve decided to broaden my repertoire. I’m mad about making salsas and hot sauce.
Allison Starcher is back with more great gardening tips. This time, it’s a great guide for planting bare root roses. Whether you’re planting in the ground, your garden, or pot on your balcony or patio, Allison shows you the best way to plant your roses in our video.
Any and everyone is capable of practicing vermicomposting (worm composting). Even those limited on space, living in a small apartment. Whether you’re creating soil for an entire farm or your house plants and windowsill herb garden, the benefits are endless. I’m going to teach you the basics of vermiculture and walk you through everything you need to know!
A good pair of pruners is beloved by gardeners, treasured like a chef’s favorite knife. Sharp enough to do harm but, in skilled hands, a precise tool. Sometimes referred to by their French name, secateurs, pruners have a spring that holds the handles open so they can be used with one hand.
Gardening, even in temperate Southern California is guided by the calendar. Each seasonal phase brings the promise of new beginnings and the letting go of past glories.
The transition from 2020 to 2021 feels like a jail sentence drawing to an end, a culmination, a new chapter. So lets take a deep breath of crisp winter air and look forward.
If the October beverage menu at Starbucks tells us anything, it’s that people LOVE the fall. I have no shame in admitting I am very much one of those people. Give me all the pumpkin spice beverages and fall scented candles.
In addition to my seasonal beverage lineup and candles, I also love to decorate my home for the fall
Citrus hues are a great way to add a pop of color. These are bright and punchy colors that will add life to anything in your home.
For a bold and playful statement, we suggest using any of these colors on a front door, a refinished piece of furniture, or an Adirondack chair.
Summer travel plans on hold? Don’t stay cooped up inside! Check out our guide to see how you can make the most of your outdoor living space.
I love buying flowers from the store. I’m sure many of you can relate to grabbing a bouquet from Trader Joe’s — so tempting! Store Bought BouquetThey always brighten up my home and make me happy. However, this spring, after many years of buying flowers, I decided to plant my own cutting garden.
Now, more than ever, is a great time to grow your own food. These quick-growing veggies will help you spend more time at home and less time at the grocery store.
Your veggies need a good bed to get tucked into. Let’s take a look at how to get your garden bed ready for planting.
An herb garden is one of the easiest gardening projects for beginners — and one of the most rewarding.
While indoor herb gardening isn’t completely set and forget, it’s less strenuous than outdoor gardening, which involves bending, kneeling, and exposure to the elements.
Now, more than ever, is a great time to grow your own vegetables!
You don’t need a massive backyard to do this — a small balcony or patio will suffice. As a bonus, container gardening gives you greater control over light, temperature, pest management, and soil composition.