Wondering if those cheap shop lights from the hardware store can really grow your plants? Or if you actually need to spend more on full-spectrum grow lights? I tested both myself this spring, and this article shares my findings 🙂 I’ll walk through the differences between the lights, what approach works best, and how to …

Today we’re talking about how to grow spinach—one of the easiest and most nutritious leafy greens you can grow as a beginner gardener. And it’s one of the hardiest greens, meaning you can grow it earlier than some other greens in the spring, as well as later in the fall! It also works really well …

If you’re getting started with gardening because you want to grow your own food, lettuce is a great option! Gardening is all about building your confidence as you go, and lettuce will help you do that. Now I’ll be focusing specifically on lettuce in this article, but keep in mind that most of the tips …

Today we’re talking about how to fill a big raised garden bed without breaking the bank. Because even though I said I was done putting in raised garden beds…I think we all know that was a lie. And if you’ve ever filled a raised garden bed, you know that you always need more soil than …

Today we’re talking all about how to grow potatoes! Potatoes aren’t the most expensive thing to buy at the store, but they are cost-effective and can produce high yields. A single seed potato can produce multiple pounds of potatoes. You can also store your harvest for several months without freezing, drying, or canning. And most …

Hey there! Today we’re talking about how to extend the growing season by using low tunnels and mini hoop houses 🙂 Also referred to as grow tunnels (and similar to cold frames), low tunnels use a semi-circle frame and either frost cloth or some sort of plastic sheeting to protect crops you’re growing. They work …

Today it’s all about green onions—a simple, low-maintenance crop to add to your garden. It grows wonderfully in traditional gardens, but it also does great in containers and even windowsill gardens. So if space is a concern, green onions can be a great choice! I love that they are biennial plants, meaning they take two …

Today we’re getting back to basics and covering everything a complete beginner needs to know about starting a vegetable garden. Because that’s a question I get often…how do I start if I’m starting from the absolute beginning? This guide covers everything I think you need to know so you can grow a vegetable garden with …

This article contains affiliate links Shopping for garden tools can be overwhelming. What is worth it, and what isn’t? What will last? A lot of the answers to those questions will be based on personal preference, and this article is certainly my personal preference. But I’ve used a lot of tools and garden-related things, and …

It’s time for another garden tour! I did a quick little fall garden tour a few months ago, and before I knew it, it was Christmas! I did this tour around Christmas in Maryland zone 7A—so squarely in winter! We’re seeing temperatures down into the 20s and even teens some nights with typical yo-yo daytime …

Have you ever gotten a seed catalog in the mail?? There’s nothing like getting a beautiful seed catalog in the mail to make you drop some serious cash on seeds. But over the years, I have narrowed down some of the things I like to grow and the places I like to get seeds from. …

Hey all! Today we’re covering how to winter sow seeds in jugs. Well—you can use other stuff like takeout containers with clear plastic lids or clear plastic clam shell salad containers. But I’m using old mild jugs for mine because we always have them. Winter sowing seeds is a great way to efficiently start seeds …