Garden Tips

Ever peeked into your kitchen trash and wondered if there’s a better use for those banana peels, eggshells, or used tea leaves? As it turns out, the very items we...

I still vividly remember the very first peony bloom I ever grew, soft, pink, enormous petals spreading open like a burst of fragrant silk. Since that memorable day, peonies have...

Have you ever thought of peppermint as just another common herb? Many people do, until they discover its incredible benefits beyond the kitchen. This humble plant is more than a...

If you’ve ever grown a snake plant, you know how rewarding it is when it starts producing pups. Those little offshoots mean your plant is thriving, expanding, and on its...

If you’ve ever tried to enjoy a peaceful afternoon on your patio, only to be interrupted by buzzing bees and aggressive wasps, I know exactly how frustrating it can be....

If you’ve ever spent an afternoon pulling weeds only to see them pop right back up a few days later, you know how frustrating it can be. Weeds seem to...

I’ll admit it, when I first started growing rosemary, I had no idea it could bloom. Like many, I thought it was just an aromatic herb for seasoning roasted potatoes...

If you’ve ever wandered through the woods or worked in an overgrown garden, you might have had the misfortune of brushing up against poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac....

If you're throwing away your potato peels, you're missing out on one of nature’s best free fertilizers! I used to toss them in the trash until I realized they’re packed...

Ever had to step away from your garden for weeks and worried about coming back to wilted plants? I’ve been there! Whether you're going on vacation, dealing with a busy...