Succession planting combines clever planning and sowing to maximize growing potential, making the most of each gardening season, from last to first frost. It incorporates various practices depending on your growing goals and harvest expectations. Simply put however,...
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Shade-Loving Plants for Container Gardening
Many of us yearn all winter long for the long, hot and sunny days of summer. This beloved season however, is often best enjoyed in the shade. Both a well-planned or natural shaded area allows you to revel in all the joys of the season, comfortably. And we are firm...
Companion Planting Herbs that Attract Beneficial Insects
There are no gardening mistakes, only experiments. Janet Kilburn Phillips When we reflect on the importance of harmony within the garden we often think of companion planting. That which creates a beautiful resilience, a nod to the functionality of natural ecosystems...
Preparing for Planting Day in Your Garden
Planting day is can be seen as the official start of the gardening season; it's often the first day of gathering, planting, preparing, splitting and so on and so forth. It heralds a new season of connecting with nature. This day frequently pairs with a specific...
10 Vegetables That Actually Prefer Containers (and How to Grow Them)
Fresh, homegrown vegetables should be on everyone's radar. Interestingly, you don't need a large garden plot, fancy beds or years of experience. Just a container and a willingness to connect with nature daily. An alternative to traditional methods, many vegetables...
Common Mistakes To Avoid When Planting Bulbs
Planting bulbs is essentially one of the simpler gardening tasks we attempt to accomplish each Autumn. There are however, common mistakes that are often made by new and seasoned gardeners alike. Take care to avoid some of these common mistakes and come next Spring...






