Gardening

Square foot garden principles make gardening easy to understand, with simple steps to help you get started and be successful. 

Having a self-sufficient garden means that if I foster it, the garden provides much of what is needed for it to continue thriving from year to year.

Learn how to grow summer squash in this comprehensive guide that tells you what you need to know to grow squash like a pro.

There is nothing like pulling up a carrot, then rinsing and eating it right in the garden. Learn how to grow carrots with these five tips.

Are you wondering how far apart to space your plants? This post shares helpful tools and guidelines for plant spacing in square foot gardens.

Learn how to grow cauliflower successfully and enjoy this delicious and versatile cool-weather crop in the Brassica family.  

For the best chance of success when starting seeds indoors or in a greenhouse, it’s crucial to begin with clean and sanitized supplies.

Hardening off seedlings is the crucial last step of growing seeds indoors; learn how to harden off seedlings with these tips.

Read through the practical gardening terms and definitions to give yourself an overview. Then, as you gain experience in your garden, you will see the words and meanings come to life.

“Potting up” seedlings allows them to stay in the ideal conditions of your seed-starting area until they can be planted in your garden.