Guide
Tips and tutorials about gardening, food preservation and pantry management.
Growing Cucumbers: From Seed to Pickle Jar
Cucumbers are prolific producers perfect for fresh eating and pickling. Learn how to grow bumper crops of this summer staple.
Companion Planting: Plants That Help Each Other Thrive
Certain plant combinations boost growth, repel pests, and improve flavor. Master the art of companion planting for a more productive garden.
Grow Your Own Tea: Herbal Teas From the Garden
Growing herbs for tea is simple and rewarding. Chamomile, mint, lemon balm, and many more produce soothing, delicious teas from your garden.
Growing Garlic Scapes: The Bonus Crop From Your Garlic Bed
Hardneck garlic produces curly scapes in early summer — a delicious bonus harvest with a mild garlic flavor perfect for pesto and stir-fries.
Tomato Care: Pruning, Staking, and Feeding for Maximum Fruit
Once tomatoes are in the ground, proper care makes the difference between a mediocre harvest and an abundant one. Here is what to do.
Building Healthy Garden Soil: A Long-Term Approach
Great soil is not built in a season. Learn the practices that transform poor ground into rich, productive growing medium over time.
Setting Up Your Herb Garden: Fresh Flavors All Season
A well-planned herb garden provides fresh seasoning from spring to frost. Here is how to choose, plant, and maintain culinary herbs.
Direct Sowing Guide: Which Seeds Go Straight in the Ground
Not every crop needs to be started indoors. Many vegetables and flowers actually prefer being sown directly where they will grow.
Container Gardening: Growing Food Without a Yard
No yard? No problem. Containers on a balcony, patio, or doorstep can produce surprising amounts of fresh food all season long.
Raised Bed Gardening: Build and Fill for Maximum Yield
Raised beds warm up faster, drain better, and save your back. Learn the proper layering technique for years of productive growing.
Crop Rotation Made Simple: Healthy Soil, Healthy Plants
Crop rotation is one of the most important principles in organic gardening. Learn how to rotate crops for healthier soil and bigger harvests.
Composting 101: Turn Kitchen Scraps into Garden Gold
Composting transforms waste into the best fertilizer money cannot buy. Learn how to set up and maintain a productive compost system.
Starting Seeds Indoors: A Beginner's Complete Guide
Starting seeds indoors gives you a head start on the season and saves money. Here is everything you need to know to grow strong seedlings.
Soil Testing: Know Your Ground Before You Plant
A simple soil test reveals pH, nutrients, and organic matter levels. This $15 investment can save you an entire season of guesswork.
Spring Bed Planning: How to Map Out Your Garden
Good bed planning is the foundation for a bountiful harvest. We show you step by step how to plan your garden beds for maximum yield.