Planning the perfect harvest of sweet potatoes is one of the most rewarding moments in the garden! Native to tropical regions of the Americas, sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) form tubers that swell underground while their vines sprawl across your beds. It’s such a bummer when you dig too early and find undersized roots—or wait too...
Gardening Tips
Having a garden is a key aspect of a sustainable lifestyle. When you go to the grocery store to buy produce like fruits and vegetables, as well as eggs, each of those items comes with a carbon footprint and other environmental complications. Unfortunately, a lot of industrial-level farming practices aren’t good for the environment and they aren’t sustainable either. Growing your own fruits and vegetables reduces the negative impact that industrial farming has.
We are strong proponents of living a sustainable lifestyle, both by having a garden and by making environmentally friendly choices that put you on a more sustainable path. That includes using less single-use plastic, conserving energy and water, gardening using organic methods, avoiding synthetic chemicals inside and outside of the home, driving less, living off the grid, and other sustainable efforts.
Sustainable living isn’t just good for the planet but it’s good for you too. Often times, living sustainably means simplifying your life – you get more out of life with less. Sustainable living helps avoid unnecessary consumerism, save money, save the earth, and save your sanity all along the way.
Our gardening tips will help guide you to a greener lifestyle that benefits the planet, your pocket, your community, and yourself too. If all of us did just a little bit to be more sustainable, we could have a massive positive impact and change our world.
So let’s explore these gardening tips together and work toward a greener future for our kids and grandkids.
Planning ahead in August is the secret sauce to a bountiful fall vegetable harvest! As the summer heat begins to wane, your garden is telling you it’s time to shift gears. By taking a few simple steps now—like assessing your soil, selecting the right varieties, and laying out a clear schedule—you’ll be setting the stage...
Maintaining neatly trimmed hedges does more than just sharpen your garden’s appearance—it’s an essential practice for plant health, safety, and ecological balance. I know how tempting it can be to let hedges grow wild, especially when life gets busy, but overgrown hedges can lead to all sorts of frustrations. They block light, harbor pests, and...
Few sights rival the delicate elegance of columbine flowers dancing in a spring breeze—those nodding, spurred blooms look like tiny fairytale lanterns! I know how exciting it is to imagine a patch of Aquilegia lighting up a shady corner of your garden, only to feel a pang of frustration when seedlings languish or blooms falter....
Finding the right flowers for dappled light and morning sun spots can feel like solving a garden puzzle—especially when you’ve tried sun‑loving varieties only to watch them wilt by afternoon! I know how frustrating it is to fill a shady corner with hopeful seedlings, only to see them fade. Creating a lush, colorful display in...
Basking your garden in full sun can feel like unlocking its brightest potential, but choosing the right blooms is key to avoiding scorched petals and sad, wilted leaves. I know how frustrating it is to plant hopeful seedlings only to watch them droop under relentless rays! These sun‑loving flowers not only thrive in high‑light conditions...
Cultivating a garden that nourishes both the soul and the senses is such a rewarding journey. As gardeners, we seek more than just beauty; we crave a living sanctuary where each bloom resonates with intention and meaning. Whether you’re meditating among dew‑tipped petals or crafting floral offerings, choosing flowers revered for their spiritual symbolism adds...
Dreaming of plucking your own sun‑warmed mangoes straight from the branch is such a tantalizing vision, isn’t it? I know how exciting it is to imagine those golden fruits bursting with tropical sweetness in your backyard! Yet mango trees, native to South Asia’s warm, monsoon‑fed forests, come with unique quirks and requirements you’ll want to...
Watching a cluster of sun‑ripened cherry tomatoes glisten in the morning light is pure garden magic—and I know exactly how thrilling it feels when your vines explode with handfuls of these little flavor bombs! Yet it’s such a bummer when your plants stall out, or flower after flower drops off before setting fruit. Cherry tomatoes,...
Bringing citrus harmony to your garden—planting lemons and oranges side by side—can feel like orchestrating a sweet symphony of flavors and fragrances. I know how exciting it is to dream of plucking sun-kissed fruit off branches that dance together in the breeze! Yet, it’s also daunting: different citrus have subtle needs, and it’s such a...
Reviving an ailing aloe feels like giving a tired friend the drink of water they’ve been silently craving. I know how heartbreaking it is to watch those thick, succulent leaves start to shrivel or brown at the tips—especially when you’ve nurtured them from tiny pups. As someone who’s cheered on dozens of aloe veras through...
Gardening through a blistering heatwave can feel like fighting a losing battle—your once-vibrant blooms droop, tender seedlings shrivel, and even the hardiest perennials look parched. I know how discouraging it is to walk outside and see brown patches where lush greenery once thrived. But take heart! With a little strategic TLC, you can nurse your...