If you’ve ever stood in your backyard and thought, “Hmm, something’s missing…” — you’re probably ready for a little green magic. Creating a small backyard garden doesn’t require heaps of land or a massive budget. Whether you live in a city apartment, a suburban home, or somewhere in between, you can absolutely turn a tiny…
Growing your own food is not just practical—it’s deeply satisfying. Whether you have a sprawling yard or a small patio, you can create a thriving vegetable garden that suits your space, style, and lifestyle. This guide will walk you through the basics of starting your backyard vegetable garden, followed by 20 creative ideas to make…
Craving fresh green onions but don’t have a garden? No worries! Growing green onions indoors is super simple, space-saving, and perfect for beginners. Whether you want a steady supply for your recipes or just enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own food, this guide has you covered. Why Grow Green Onions Indoors? Green onions (also…
Every green thumb knows that a solid pair of gardening gloves can be the difference between a therapeutic afternoon in the garden and a prickly, dirt-under-your-nails kind of disaster. But who says practical can’t also be pretty? From pruning roses to potting basil, here are my favorite garden gloves—ranked not just for function but also…
Herb gardening is a joy—especially when your plants thrive together. Planting herbs that get along not only saves space but also helps with growth, flavor, and pest control. It’s like matchmaking for your garden beds! In this guide, we’ll break down the best herbs to plant together and which ones to keep at arm’s length,…
Okay, I’ll be honest—there’s just something about growing grapes that makes me feel fancy. Like I should be sipping something chilled under a pergola while my vines gently sway in the breeze. But in reality? I’m in my garden in muddy boots, trying to train these wild little tendrils to grow in some kind of…
Let me tell you, once I started trellising my cucumbers, it completely changed the game for my garden. No more tangled vines smothering each other, no more cucumbers hiding in the jungle of leaves until they got weirdly oversized and bitter. Just happy, climbing plants doing their thing in an organized, vertical fashion. If you’re…
Here in Aotearoa, we’re blessed with a mild climate, beautiful natural light, and—let’s be real—a fair share of indoor pests like fungus gnats. I started pairing houseplants to create a healthier, more pest-resistant indoor space, and it’s honestly changed the way I look at indoor gardening. From sunny north-facing windows to shaded corners that need…
Ever feel like your apartment’s too small to grow anything edible? Same here. I used to think growing herbs was only for people with backyards and big sunny decks. But once I discovered how easy (and honestly, fun) it is to grow herbs in even the tiniest spaces, I was hooked. Whether you’re a kitchen…
I’ll be real with you—when I first started planning my homesteading garden, I was equal parts excited and totally overwhelmed. Between figuring out what to grow, where to put everything, and how to make it all work together, my brain was basically compost. 😅 But after a few seasons of trial, error, and some surprising…