I love a good indoor garden! After all the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting longer and a whole heck of a lot colder! We are expecting our first snowfall in the Utah mountains later on this week, and I’ve got to start protecting my late harvest from the cold! After I reap […]
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7 Best Indoor Plants
If I am being completely honest with my readers, I love indoor plants WAY more than I like outdoor plants. Not only do they brighten up a home, but they are a great way to keep in touch with your green thumb during the winter months. These are my favorite indoor plants! Indoor Plants For […]
5 Ridiculously Easy Ideas For Growing Microgreens Indoors
Growing microgreens is a great way to get your green thumb ready for the crazy summer months that are sure to begin here in a few months. Often times, microgreens are grown directly in water, making them incredibly easy to manage for most people. Get ready for the warmer months ahead with a few of […]
10 of the MOST Fragrant Houseplants
It’s amazing what a few fragrant houseplants can do for the overall ambiance of your home. They liven up dull corners with their beautiful greenery and pleasant scents. Every homeowner needs at least two of these seriously fragrant houseplants! Geranium oil smells the best, and so do geranium houseplants! There are a variety […]
How to Propagate Garlic
Propagating garlic is amazing! Garlic is one of those amazing plants that once purchased, you may never have to buy another clove again! Why? You ask? Because this is a plant that regrows itself from cuttings or cloves. Seriously! Next time you’re adding a delicious infusion to your baking, keep an extra clove. You’ll […]
10 Veggies for a Windowsill Garden
It’s never too late for a windowsill garden! It’s too late in the season to plant a winter garden outdoors…but it’s never too late to plant one indoors! Utilize the space in your kitchen by planting a windowsill garden. I’ve found that these ten veggies do especially well there! Loose Leaf Lettuce Loose Leaf […]
How to Grow Bananas Indoors This Winter!
I wasn’t super on board with the banana thing until just recently (are they not the oddest texture, ever?) but ever since I got on board, I can’t NOT have one in my morning smoothie! While I love running to the grocery store to restock on all of my necessary items, I’d love to have […]
How to Force Bulbs In Winter
I love to force bulbs indoors, because doesn’t everyone get a little sad come January? The winter blues are totally a real thing, and I definitely suffer from them! I miss my garden! Every year, around the second week in January, I like to force bulbs indoors! It provides my entryway (and kitchen!) with a […]
Plant This In Your November Garden!
…Wait….WHAT?! It’s actually possible to grow plants in November? You betcha! Here is a list of garden veggies that you should begin growing in November, both outdoors and in! Some of these will even be ready to harvest in the middle of winter! Itching to get your hands dirty this November? If the soil in […]
Plants Perfect for Container Gardening
Now that it’s beginning to get colder in my neck of the woods (I know, it’s only September, but the mountains in Utah can get to be super chilly!) I’m starting to turn my thoughts towards winter gardening. I haven’t even harvested all of my summer crops from the garden outside, but I am eagerly […]