Gardening

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

Gomphrena is easy to grow, has long-lasting blooms, and thrives in hot summers. Learn how to grow globe amaranth with these five tips. 

If I had to pick a favorite flower, lobelia might be it. These four tips teach you how to grow and add lobelia to your garden or containers. 

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.

Even with a small garden, you can make quick and easy flower arrangements from the garden to brighten your home and share with loved ones.

Learning how to plant seeds outside correctly will help ensure seeds germinate and grow so you can enjoy them in your garden.

Growing Potatoes in Straw: NO DIGGING!

Adding shade cloth to a hot summer garden is easier than you think. This is how we added shade cloth to our Arizona garden this year.

Learn how to grow black-eyed peas (also called cowpeas) and add them to your planting list if you live in a hot-summer climate.