Okra is a staple in many southern gardens. Learn how to grow okra in your garden, including seed starting, care, and harvest instructions!
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Growing Peas: How to Plant, Care, and Harvest
Have you considered growing peas in your garden? Learn how to grow peas from seed through harvest and try it out in your garden this spring!
How to Collect Calendula Seeds to Save for Next Year
Calendula is an amazing medicinal herb. Learn how to collect calendula seeds for next year and never buy calendula seeds again!
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How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden and Hummingbird Feeders
Learn how to attract hummingbirds to your garden! Follow these 7 tips to attract more hummingbirds to your feeders and your yard.
Easy Homemade Hummingbird Nectar Recipe (plus FAQ and Tips)
Learn how to make your own hummingbird food with this simple hummingbird nectar recipe! Plus tips on how to use nectar and attract more hummingbirds.
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How to Grow Calendula from Seed
Calendula is am amazing medicinal herb with many uses. Learn how to grow calendula in your own garden from seed to use in salves, balms, and tea.
What Does a Watermelon Plant Look Like: A Visual Guide
Get the answer to the question What does a watermelon plant look like? Plus how to tell the difference between watermelon and cucumber plants.
How to Get Rid of Spider Mites Naturally!
Spider mites can cause a lot of problems in the garden and on houseplants. Learn how to get rid of spider mites for good using natural, organic methods!
The Best Corn Companion Plants For Your Vegetable Garden
Learn which crops are the best corn companion plants to improve the growth and flavor in your corn as well as deter pests from eating your ears of corn!
The Best Garlic Companion Plants For Your Garden
Garlic is great to plant in your garden! Learn which crops are the best garlic companion plants to increase garden harvest, reduce pests, & improve flavor.
The Ultimate Guide to Companion Planting in Your Vegetable Garden
By learning the principles of companion planting you can create a beautiful garden full of crops that can are mutually beneficial to each other with more harvest and less pests.
11 Easiest Vegetables to Grow for Beginning Gardeners
Learn which are the easiest vegetables to grow if you are a beginning gardener, plus guides on how to grow each of them and tips to get started!
The Best Tomato Companion Plants For Your Vegetable Garden
Grow better tomatoes by learning which crops are the best tomato companion plants to increase your tomato harvest, reduce pests, and improve flavor.
The Best Onion Companion Plants for Your Vegetable Garden
Learn which crops are the best companion plants for onions to increase your garden harvest, reduce pests, and improve flavor in your onions and other crops
How to Control Aphids: 9 Companion Plants That Repel Aphids
Aphids can destroy your crops and bring disease to your garden. Learn how to control aphids through companion planting and other natural measures.
Growing Spinach in the Garden: From Seed to Harvest
Learn all about growing spinach in your backyard garden- including how to start spinach from seed and when to harvest for the best taste and flavor
Growing Green Beans in Your Garden: Seed to Harvest
Green beans are one of the simplest things to grow in the garden. Learn all about how to grow beans from seed to harvest!
Growing Radishes in Your Garden: Seed to Harvest
Growing radishes in the garden is great for all gardening levels and a great vegetable to garden with kids. Learn how to grow radishes from seed to harvest.
Quick Start Guide to Growing Peppers in Your Garden
Learn all you need to know about growing peppers in your garden. From starting peppers from seed, to growing tips, and when to harvest.
How to Grow Watermelon in Your Garden: From Seed to Harvest
Nothing beat homegrown watermelon! Learn how to grow watermelon in your vegetable garden, plus how to start from seed and when to harvest.
The Best Companion Plants for Peppers in Your Backyard Garden
Companion planting can help your garden grow better. Learn which crops make the best companion plants for peppers in to improve flavor and deter pests!
The Best Potato Companion Plants for Your Backyard Garden
Companion plants can help improve your garden organically. Learn which are the best potato companion plants to grow alongside your potato bed!
Growing Rosemary in Your Herb Garden- Indoors or Out!
Rosemary is an aromatic, evergreen herb that is a staple of any herb garden. Learn everything you need to know about growing rosemary in your garden or home!
How to Grow Lettuce in Your Vegetable Garden
Lettuce is a great, easy to grow crop for any area. Learn how to grow lettuce from seed in your own backyard vegetable garden or container garden!
The Ultimate Guide for Growing Squash in Your Garden
Growing squash is one of the easiest and most rewarding crops to grow. Lear everything you need to know about growing squash in your vegetable garden .
The Best Eggplant Companion Plants for Your Backyard Garden
Companion planting with your eggplant can help your plants grow better. Learn what the best eggplant companion plants to plant for the best results.
The Best Essential Oils for Gardening (+ Recipes)
Did you know you can use essential oils to help your garden grow better? Learn how to use essential oils for gardening plus recipes to get you started!
10 Fabulous Types of Winter Squash to Grow (and Eat!)
Did you know there are more 100 different types of winter squash? Read about my top 10 favorite winter squash varieties and find a few new ones to grow- and eat!
The Best Squash Companion Plants for Your Backyard Garden
Learn which are the best squash companion plants to plant with both winter and summer squash varieties for a better harvest and less pests
How to Control Cucumber Beetles Organically
Cucumber beetles may not seem as destructive as squash bugs, but they can still cause lots of problems. Learn how to control cucumber beetles naturally!
Growing Basil in Your Backyard Garden
Basil is one of the most popular culinary herbs, luckily growing basil is super easy! Learn how to grow basil- plus tips on care, harvest, and preserving!
5 Easy, DIY Cucumber Trellis Ideas
Cucumbers grow better and stay healthier when grown vertically. Here are 5 cucumber trellis ideas to help you grow your best cucumber ever!
The Best Companion Plants for Cucumbers in the Backyard Garden
Do you have trouble with growing great cucumbers organically? Learn about which crops make great cucumber companion plants and which ones should be kept far away in the garden.
7 Flavorful Perennial Herbs You Need in Your Garden
A perennial herb garden is the perfect addition to any backyard space. Plant these 7 perennial herbs for constant harvest year after year.
7 Amazing Eggplant Varieties to Try This Year!
Do you love eggplant? Try growing some of these amazing eggplant varieties! You won’t be disappointed and your garden and dinner table will look even more beautiful!
7 Tips for Growing Amazing Cucumbers
Growing cucumbers is a rewarding experience for any gardener. Learn these 7 tips for growing amazing cucumbers that produce well and taste amazing!
11 Vegetables You Can Plant BEFORE the Last Frost
Are you itching to start your garden NOW? Here are 11 cool weather crops that you can plant in your garden now, before the last frost date. Start your garden today!
7 Cucumber Varieties to Grow This Year
Are you looking for some new cucumber varieties to try this year? Check out these 7 types of cucumber that are easy to grow and taste amazing!
Everything You Need to Know About Growing Tomatoes
Learn everything you need to know about growing tomatoes- from starting tomatoes from seed, planting and care, and harvesting & using tomatoes!
How to Grow More Food in Less Time
Do you want to garden but life keeps getting in the way? Try out these time-saving tips to grow more food in less time!
13 Unique and Unusual Vegetables for Your Garden
Do you love growing new things in your vegetable garden? Try out these 13 unique vegetables for your garden. You may just find a new favorite!
How to Get Rid of Common Bugs on Your Plants- Naturally!
Is your organic garden being overrun with pests? Here’s how to get rid of bugs on plants in your garden- including the top 8 common garden pests!
Vertical Gardening: How to Grow Up in Your Garden
Is your garden space limited? Learn how to plant a vertical garden to improve your crops’ health, save on space, and reduce pests!
How to Prevent Late Blight in Your Garden
Late blight can be devastating to the home gardener. Learn how to prevent late blight organically and save your crops before it hits!
Common Outdoor Seed Sowing Problems
Raising up a healthy seed and seedling into a productive plant takes some work. Learn these common outdoor seed sowing problems and how to fix them!