If you’ve ever read gardening blogs (and I know you’re reading this one, so you’re on the right track!), you’ve probably come across posts about gardening in small spaces. My question to most of them is—are they for real? Sure, they look beautiful, but how many of us actually have a garden that look...
Last year, we installed raised beds in our small kitchen garden, taking advantage of some free, massive beams and the ability to build them ourselves (thank you, Dad!). With the beds in place, we finally found a use for the mountain of bricks we had dug up from our yard. (We seem to "grow"...
This season, we decided to include peppers in our trials, primarily because one of our longtime favorite bell peppers is soon to be discontinued. To find a worthy replacement, we planted 11 varieties of sweet bell peppers.
Five of these stood out for their impressive sweetness and good size: Double U...
Coneflowers are a magnet for bumblebees, honeybees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and flies. Planted in full sun, they’ll also provide seeds for birds. A true garden favorite for pollinator enthusiasts.
Milkweed (Asclepias species) - Perennial and Annual
With so many seeds to choose from, where do you even begin? The first step is understanding the terminology. Let’s break it down:
Heirloom
You’ve probably seen this term in articles, blog posts, and seed catalogs—but why is it important? Heirloom seeds are cherished by gardeners and growers alike. Thi...
