February in Zone 8 is a time of anticipation and action for us gardeners. The chill is starting to break, and while it might still feel a bit early, we can actually get a lot done this month. Thinking about our zone 8 February planting calendar now means we’ll be ahead of the game when…
As the air gets crisp and the leaves start to turn, we know it’s time to get serious about our fall harvest. We love seeing all the bounty from our gardens and local farms, but we also know that a lot of it can go to waste if we don’t plan ahead. That’s why we…
We’re excited to explore the world of foraging in Texas! It’s a fantastic way to connect with nature, find delicious wild foods, and learn more about our local environment. From tasty greens and herbs to hearty nuts and roots, there’s a surprising amount of edible bounty waiting to be discovered right here in our state….
February is a pivotal month for us Zone 9 gardeners, marking the true start of our spring garden prep. While the rest of the country might still be deep in winter, we’re already getting our hands dirty, planning for a season of growth. This is the time we lay the groundwork, nurture our soil, and…
We’re getting ready for the gardening season, and if you’re in Zone 7, February is a fantastic time to start thinking about your early spring planting. The ground might still be a bit chilly, but there are plenty of cool-weather vegetables that can handle it. We’ll cover what you can get started with now, how…
Foraging North Carolina is something we’ve gotten more curious about each year. There’s just something about walking through a field or forest and spotting wild greens or roots that makes us feel more connected to the land. We’ve picked dandelions in our yards, dug up burdock roots along trails, and even tried a few edible…
January in Zone 5 can feel like a waiting game, but there’s actually a lot we can do to prep for a strong gardening season. While the ground is frozen and the snow piles up, we get to focus on planning, ordering seeds, and even starting a few plants indoors. The zone 5 january gardening…
May is when our kitchens start buzzing again, and the garden finally pays us back for all that waiting. We’re looking at strawberries, rhubarb, and the first greens—stuff that only sticks around for a few weeks if we’re lucky. It’s easy to get ahead of ourselves, but if we use a may canning calendar, we…
Starting a compost pile at home is one of those projects we’ve all thought about, but maybe put off because it seems tricky or messy. The truth is, it’s a lot easier than it sounds, and it’s actually pretty satisfying to see kitchen scraps and yard waste turn into something useful for our gardens. Plus,…
When we grow onions in our gardens, we want them to thrive and taste great. One trick that makes a big difference is companion planting. Basically, this means putting certain plants together so they help each other out. Onions have a bunch of good neighbors that can keep pests away, use space well, and even…
