As summer winds down and we head into September, we’re looking at a prime opportunity for more gardening, especially if we’re in Zone 6. The cooler weather is just right for certain crops, and with a little planning, we can keep our harvests going. We’ll explore what to plant now, how to get our soil…
We all love fresh lettuce from the garden, right? It’s so much better than what you get at the store. But lettuce can be a bit finicky – it doesn’t like heat and bugs seem to love it. That’s where companion planting comes in. We’ve found that putting the right plants next to our lettuce…
We’ve all seen those shows where people go out into the woods and find all sorts of things to eat. It looks pretty cool, right? Well, we decided to try our hand at foraging in California, and it turns out there’s a lot more out there than we thought. Forget the grocery store for a…
September is a fantastic time to get busy in the kitchen, isn’t it? The markets are still overflowing with late-summer goodness, and we’re thinking about how to keep those flavors around for the colder months. We love the idea of preserving our harvest, and there are so many ways to do it, not just with…
We’ve been exploring the amazing world of foraging right here in New York. It’s pretty incredible what you can find growing all around us, from tasty greens to plants that can help us feel better. It’s a great way to connect with nature and discover new flavors. We’ll walk you through how to get started,…
November might seem like the end of the gardening year for some, but here in Zone 8, we’re just getting started with a whole new season of growing. We can actually keep our gardens producing through the cooler months, which is pretty neat. This zone 8 November planting guide is all about helping us make…
October in Zone 7 is a busy time for us gardeners. We’re wrapping up the last bits of the growing season while also getting a head start on next year. It feels like a mix of saying goodbye to summer crops and planting seeds for the future. This zone 7 October gardening checklist will help…
We’ve all been there, looking at those beautiful garden photos and wishing we could grow our own fresh veggies. But maybe you don’t have a big yard, or perhaps the soil in your area isn’t the best. Well, good news! Container gardening is a fantastic way for us to get our hands dirty and grow…
We all dream of a garden overflowing with fresh produce, but what if your backyard is more of a postage stamp? Don’t let a small space get you down! We’ve learned that with a little clever planning and the right techniques, even the tiniest plots can yield a surprising amount of food. It’s all about…
Ohio’s landscape is full of plants we can eat, and we’re excited to show you how to find them. Learning about foraging ohio means discovering a natural pantry right in our backyard. We’ll cover everything from the first spring shoots to fall nuts, making sure you know what to look for and how to stay…
