What to Do When Your Onions Bolt (and Why It’s Not the End of the World)

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 bolt! If you’re feeling a bit discouraged, trust me, you’re not…

20 Types of Cherry Tomatoes That Deserve a Spot in Your Garden

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 be handing them out to the neighbors like candy. Here’s a…

Heirloom Tomatoes Worth Growing for Real Garden Flavor

Heirloom Tomatoes Worth Growing for Real Garden Flavor

There’s something about heirloom tomatoes that just pulls you in. Maybe it’s the wild shapes and colors, or maybe it’s that first juicy bite that tastes like sunshine and summer holidays. Whatever it is, once you’ve grown them, there’s no going back to supermarket blandness. Let’s have a yarn about some of the heirlooms that…

Planting Garlic in Fall: The Lazy Gardener’s Power Move

Planting Garlic in Fall: The Lazy Gardener’s Power Move

There’s something quietly magical about planting garlic in the fall. While the rest of the garden winds down—fading tomatoes, crisping leaves, half-forgotten tools leaning against the shed—there you are, poking little cloves into the soil like secrets for spring. I’ve been doing it for a while now, and it never gets old. It’s low effort,…

How to Grow Vegetables in Grow Bags – Easy Gardening for Any Space

How to Grow Vegetables in Grow Bags – Easy Gardening for Any Space

Not everyone’s got a big backyard or perfect soil—but that shouldn’t stop anyone from growing their own veg. That’s where grow bags come in. Think of them like pop-up gardens. No need for raised beds or digging. Just fill, plant, and let the magic happen. Whether you’re in a rental, a small flat, or just…