Category: planting

How to Attract Pollinators: 6 Must-Have Plants

Bees, hummingbirds, bats, and beetles are all pollinators—animals that assist in plant reproduction. With recent declines in bee populations, there is a growing awareness of the contribution pollinators make to the ecosystem, and to the human food supply. According to a report from the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC), these helpful creatures fertilize 90…


Tips for a Thriving Organic Garden

These days more and more people are taking their health into their own hands. One way they are doing this is by growing their own herbs, veggies and plants. and making sure there are no pesticides, or unwanted chemicals in their gardens and food. But its very difficult to maintain a clean and chemical free…


Is there really a seed shortage?

Do you garden? Enjoy going to local markets or shopping stores that carry locally raised products? Have you noticed a decline in available fruits, vegetables and some varieties of florals in the markets- especially the farmers markets? The lack of readily available seed is very real. It has stopped many avid home gardeners in their…


Xeriscaping—a more sustainable gardening solution

To have and maintain a lush green yard and garden there are many things to consider, fertilizer, herbicides, pests, and most importantly, water. Watering your plants and yard can be the single most expensive part of having a yard or garden. But in some places watering can be the hardest one to maintain. In many areas…


Creating a Low Maintenance Garden

Enjoying a morning coffee or cup of tea surrounded by the peaceful harmony of a beautiful, lush garden is a relaxing way to begin any day. It is even more satisfying when you’ve created the environment yourself. Of course, maintaining that beautiful garden sometimes delivers the opposite of relaxation. If you find your summer months…


Growing Herbs in Mason Jars

Would you like to have easy access to fresh herbs in your home? Starting a mason jar herb garden is a simple project that brings life, beauty and flavor to your kitchen. There’s a reason why chefs talk about the importance of using fresh herbs. Flavor profile and nutrient density are at peak freshness closest…


Soil: A basic Primer for your first garden

As spring approaches and the weather warms, it also signals the beginning of planting season. To prepare for planting, the first thing we have to prepare is our soil for planting. Before you head out and grab your sod cutter to make room for your new veggie garden adventure, lets take a minute to talk…