Veggies and Flowers to Plant in August for Fall
If you’re staring down an empty garden bed in August thinking you’re too late—you’re not. Not even close. The tail end of summer is one of the best times to set up your fall garden planting plans. With the soil still warm and days…
How to Revive an Orchid: A Simple Guide to Bringing Yours Back to Life
There’s something kind of tragic about a struggling orchid. One week it’s bursting with glossy blooms, the next it looks like a sad stick in a pot. If you’re sitting there staring at your poor, leafless orchid wondering where it all went wrong—don’t worry…
How to Grow Bamboo in Pots: A Simple Guide for Container Gardeners
Why Bamboo in Pots Just Works There’s something effortlessly cool about bamboo. It’s like nature’s version of a privacy screen—sleek, tall, and just a little mysterious. Whether you’re dealing with a tiny balcony or renting and can’t dig up the yard, growing bamboo in…
Vegetables That Don’t Need Full Sun
Growing your own vegetables is one of those little life upgrades that just makes sense. The flavor? Way better than store-bought. The satisfaction? Off the charts. But what if your garden’s not blessed with all-day sunshine? What if you’re working with a shady corner,…
How to Grow Celery in Your Garden
I used to think celery was for fancy gardeners with endless patience. After all, every guide seemed to warn about its fussiness and long growing season. It wasn’t until a friend gifted me a packet of seeds that I decided to give it a…
What to Do When Your Onions Bolt (and Why It’s Not the End of the World)
Growing onions is one of those garden tasks that’s super rewarding, isn’t it? There’s just something amazing about watching those bulbs swell beneath the surface. But then, just when you’re dreaming of harvesting perfect, juicy onions, disaster strikes—flower stalks pop up, and your onions…
How to Create an Indoor Water Garden
I’ll say this: not everyone’s cut out for daily watering schedules or constant soil drama. That’s why indoor water gardens are such a little gem. No dirt, minimal effort, and somehow it still feels lush and alive—like you’ve smuggled a slice of nature right…
5 Self-Watering Indoor Planters That Actually Make Life Easier
Let’s be honest—keeping indoor plants alive can feel like a heroic act some weeks. One minute you’re proudly watching your monstera unfurl a new leaf, and the next… it’s drooping like it’s auditioning for a plant soap opera. That’s where self-watering planters come in…
What NOT To Plant Near Strawberries (And Some Things You Can)
There’s nothing like the taste of homegrown strawberries—especially when you pick them warm from the sun, still holding that summer scent. But before you start dreaming about strawberry jam and garden-fresh desserts, here’s a heads-up: strawberries can be a little fussy about their neighbors…
How I Use Coffee Grounds to Feed My Tomato Plants (Yes, It Actually Works)
There’s something pretty satisfying about using stuff you’d normally throw out to grow food. Like coffee grounds. You start your day with a hot cuppa, and the leftovers end up helping your tomato plants thrive. Who knew? I’ve been using coffee grounds in my…
Fall Cleaning Checklist for Home and Yard
There’s something about fall that just makes me want to reset. Not in the dramatic spring-cleaning kind of way—more like a slow exhale. The leaves start to drop, the daylight shrinks back, and suddenly it feels like the right time to put things in…
20 Types of Cherry Tomatoes That Deserve a Spot in Your Garden
There’s something about cherry tomatoes that just feels like summer. You don’t even need a full veggie garden to grow them—they’ll happily thrive in pots, raised beds, or just tucked into a sunny spot on the deck. And once they get going? Boom. You’ll…