Companion planting

Marigolds are easy-to-grow, have abundant blooms, and are excellent companion plants. Learn how to grow marigolds with these five tips.

Knowing what to plant, when to plant, and where to plant is a juggling act for even experienced gardeners. Taking the time to make a plan will help you be successful. 

Learn how to grow alyssum with these 5 tips and add beauty and attract pollinators and beneficial insects to your garden.

Learn how to grow garlic in any climate (including hot places like the low desert of Arizona) with these 10 tips.

Including 30 Practical Suggestions for Implementing Organic Gardening Principles What exactly is organic gardening? How is it different from regular gardening? Why does it matter?  Organic gardening is more than …

The benefits of companion planting, plus practical suggestions for implementing companion planting principles in your garden.

Learn how to grow garlic chives with these 5 tips and add some to your garden this season. Garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) are an easy addition to the garden. If you …

Learning how to grow arugula is simple – it doesn’t require much room and grows well in almost any container. Arugula is a fast-growing, cool-season green known for its peppery flavor. …

Chamomile is a beautiful and practical addition to your garden. Learn how to grow chamomile with these 5 tips.

One of my earliest gardening memories is planting violas with my grandma in her flower garden in early spring. The name viola is a common name for the flower family “Violaceae”, which …