Comfrey is often seen as a garden bully, growing tenaciously and quickly taking over. Today, I want to make a case as to why you might want to grow comfrey in your garden. A compost powerhouse and a wound healer, there are…
From bare soil to a lush garden in just months, learn how to start a garden you LOVE without spending more than $25! This method can help you cultivate a lovely space you’ll enjoy for years to come.
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Heads up, Hollywood: We’d love to see this story turned into a movie. The main characters: Marjorie Taylor, a pastry chef and cook from Arizona who doesn’t take no for an answer, and her Francophile daughter Kendall Smith Franchini, who leaves the…
| Updated on Apr 17, 2025
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Learn how to build your own garden trellis that you can use to grow peas, cucumbers, and more vine vegetables. This DIY project will cost you pennies and is so easy to do—I’ll even share some of my own insider tips!
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Not only is organic fertilizer better for the environment, but it’s actually better for your plants! Avoid fertilizer burn and help your plants get all the nutrients they need by making your own organic fertilizer blends and teas. I’ll show you everything…
Few flowers have figured out subtle beauty like borage. It may not be the first flower that comes to mind when people think of brilliant summer flowers, but once it is here, you can’t help but admire the uniquely star-like blue flowers.…
Why decorate with sprinkles when you have petals? There are so many scrumptious and zesty edible flowers out there to try. Check out this guide on how to grow edible flowers and which ones are my favourite to include in cooking, cake…
| Published on Mar 27, 2025
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There’s nothing like the anticipation of waiting to harvest rhubarb! This tart vegetable is simple to grow and, when harvested properly, will return year after year. Incorrectly harvesting rhubarb can damage your plant and leave you with less-than-desirable pieces. Here’s what you…