It was a great year for tomatoes in my region! All of the stars aligned and the weather behaved perfectly pretty much all season long. This resulted in TONS of fresh tomatoes this year, and I am really at a loss of what to do with them all! Fortunately, my husband had the idea to […]
Companion Planting Herbs: What Herbs Grow Well Together
Last updated on December 14th, 2019 at 05:25 pmDo you know what companion planting is? Simply put, it’s the art of putting plants that thrive together right next to one another in the garden. Doing so can help keep certain pests away and it might even help you to get a larger harvest. If companion […]
Take a Stroll Down These Garden Paths
I love updating my garden whenever possible. Next year, as soon as the ground is workable and the weather is somewhat warm, my husband and I are planning on revitalizing and updating our garden path. We’ve been spending the last two weeks looking at all of the garden paths, and I think we finally settled on […]
Easy DIY Bath Salts Made With Dried Peonies That Are So Relaxing
Now that the Fall weather has hit my area with full force, I’m coming to terms with the fact that I probably won’t get to spend tons of time in my garden until spring. Fortunately, there are a few great DIY ideas that allow me to use items harvested from the yard in unique and […]
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (November)
Last updated on June 11th, 2021 at 05:05 pmThe chilly season is here. That doesn’t mean work in the garden is done. Keep reading for my favorite November gardening tips. November Gardening Tips Prepare Your Compost First thing is first. If you have a compost pile, I recommend that you cover it with some […]
Advantages Of A Drip Irrigation System
Adding a drip irrigation system to your garden is just about one of the very best things that you can do to ease the burden of watering your plants. With a drip irrigation system, you can set your watering to a timer, so you can go on vacation without worrying about your plants. Here are […]
How To Dig Up Some Dirt (Without Being Nosy)
Before you put away your gardening tools for the season, I recommend that everyone spend a little time “working” their garden soil. Sharing these garden soil tips will help you have less work in the Spring. Working your dirt, or adding nutrients to it to help plants grow, can really do a lot to help […]
5 Garden Subscription Boxes You Absolutely Need In Your Life
Last updated on October 11th, 2019 at 04:15 pmI just love a good garden subscription box. It’s so much fun to wait by the mailbox (I’m not going to lie, I still do that) for your monthly goodies to arrive. It’s even better when your monthly goodies are all things that you like! Recently, I […]
5 Heartwarming Botanical Gardens To Visit (When It’s Freezing Where You Live)
Tired of the cold weather in your neck of the woods? I completely understand! Around halfway through the winter here in Utah, I get desperate for some warmth and some pretty plants! That’s why I make it a point to visit the botanical garden in my area on a day when the winter weather is […]
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (October)
October is finally here and it is one of my favorite months of the year! It’s a blast to watch all of the gardens put out their last bit of fruit before closing up for the winter. But now that it’s gotten colder, there are a few things you should be doing to keep your […]