Discover the Joy of Gardening
Are you ready to get your hands dirty and create your own little piece of paradise? Gardening is more than just a hobby – it’s a rewarding journey that connects you with nature and the seasons and brings beauty to your everyday life.
Whether you’re a complete beginner looking to grow your first tomato plant or an experienced green thumb, this section has something for everyone. Learn practical tips for soil preparation, plant selection, and seasonal care that will help your garden thrive year-round.
Seed starting for beginners: A step-by-step guide for growing healthy seedlings
Spring is still far away at the beginning of the year, but the new gardening season has started already! The first vegetables wait eagerly for you to seed starting them because they need this headstart to prepare for the warm season. But seedling cultivation isn't...
11 Essential Garden Tasks to Tackle in February
The days become longer and although it may still be cold and even frosty outside, I can feel the itch in my fingers to dig into soil! Ok, we may not be able to plant outdoors yet but there are still plenty of garden tasks in February that will give us a head-start on...
February Seed Starting: Your Guide to Early Spring Garden Prep
When the days get longer in February, my fingers start to itch and I yearn to get them into the dirt. Alas, it’s still way too early to sow and plant outdoors. BUT: we can prepare for spring by seed-starting some of our vegetables indoors in February. If you’re new to...
Succession Planting Guide: Maximize Your Vegetable Garden Harvest Year-Round
Imagine having fresh vegetables from your garden throughout the entire growing season. With succession planting, you can transform your garden from a place with a one-time harvest to a continuous source of fresh produce! When I started as a new gardener, I was overrun...
January Seed Starting Guide: 11 Vegetables to Sow Now for a Successful Harvest
I don’t know about you but once the festive season is over and life starts again in January, my fingers itch to dig into some dirt! Although there are some outdoor garden tasks you should do in January, it's too cold to get my fingers dirty outside. But I can always...
Garden Tasks in January: Setting Up Your Vegetable and Fruit Garden for Success
Although our gardens are sleeping right now, doesn’t mean that we gardeners have nothing to do! Admittedly, it won’t be so much OUTDOOR tasks like weeding and planting but more INDOOR chores like maintenance and planning. But these are not the only garden tasks in...
10 Surefire Companion Planting Pairs for First-Time Gardeners
When my youngest son was in 7th grade, his school grades suddenly worsened and he became quieter and more introverted. At first, I thought it was probably normal, what with puberty and all, but one day he told me that he “didn’t get along with” (read: was bullied by)...
Easy Vegetables for Beginners: 11 Foolproof Crops for Your First Garden in 2025
Did you know that over 67% of households started gardening during recent years? As you’ve found this article, I gather you’re a newbie, too, and you’re finally ready to start growing your own food. That's wonderful! And don’t you let yourself become anxious that you...
Beginner’s Guide: How to Start A Vegetable Garden
Hey there future garden guru! Are you excited to try your hand at vegetable gardening, but feeling a bit nervous about where to start? Don't worry - you're in the right place! Whether you have a large garden you want to start cultivating or just a small patio, in this...
Autumn garden cleanup
When the leaves start to paint warm hues on the landscape, it’s time for us gardeners to roll up our sleeves for the last time this year and do an autumn garden cleanup. But what does autumn garden cleanup mean? In short, it’s the process of preparing your garden for...
How and when to plant garlic
Garlic is such a great vegetable! It’s a star in the kitchen, it’s healthy AND it’s easy to cultivate. Don’t believe me? Then read on: in this post, I’ll not only give you an overview of the different types of garlic but show you exactly how and when to plant garlic....
What vegetables to sow and plant in July
In July it’s time to sow many vegetables we want to harvest later in the year. In this post, I’ve created an overview to show you what to do in the garden and what vegetables to sow (indoors and outdoors) and plant in July. What vegetables to sow indoors in July You...
What vegetables to sow and plant in June
June is a time for harvesting in the vegetable garden. But if you think the time of sowing and planting is over: think again! If you want to harvest fresh produce all year round, you must sow and plant continually. To get an overview of what to do in your garden, I've...
Natural Fertilisers From Humans
After talking about natural fertilisers from animals and natural fertilisers from plants, it’s only logical that we follow this path and get to natural fertilisers from humans. Urine To put it bluntly, this is certainly the best and most useful tip of this whole...
Natural Fertilisers From Plants
The cheapest and easiest way to make natural fertiliser for your vegetables is by using plants that already grow in and around your garden. No transportation is required, (almost) no processing is involved and most of it won’t cost a penny! Just rip out the weeds – or...