How to Grow Sunflowers
Sunflowers, with their large bright head and tall stems, are an iconic summer flower. And while you might not want to grow a yard full of sunflowers, growing some in …
Lemon Balm Muscadine Shrub
Did you stumble upon this post hoping for some advice on growing grapes into a shrub shape? No luck! A shrub is actually an old-timey drink also known as “drinking …
How to Grow Parsley
Growing parsley in the home garden provides your kitchen with a delicious herb, but it can also draw in garden helpers. Some varieties of parsley are a favorite food source …
The Best Heirloom Tomato Varieties
Heirloom tomato varieties are those that have been passed down through generations. From gardeners hundreds of years ago, heirloom tomato seeds retain old-timey qualities that make them some of the …
How to Grow Cilantro from Plants or Seeds
Cilantro is an easy to grow herb that will give every gardener two different flavors from one plant. The cilantro plant produces flavorful leaves that can be used fresh or …
How to Plant and Grow Onions
Onions are easy to grow in the home garden and make a perfect flavor enhancer for both raw and cooked recipes. The green tops are edible and the bulbs store …
How to Grow Beautiful Zinnias
Zinnias are a classic annual flower that is as popular today as it was in your grandmother’s day. The tall stately stems bear large colorful flowers that attract hummingbirds and …
When to Start Garden Seeds
Whether you’re a newer gardener or one who is trying a new seed variety for the spring garden, how do you know when to start garden seeds? This is one …
How to Plant and Grow Marigolds
Marigolds are a staple flower in my spring and summer vegetable garden. Not only are they beautiful and low lying, but they work hard at keeping pests away from your …
Our 1950’s DIY Kitchen Renovation
My husband and I have always tried to do things ourselves; even when we had no idea what we were getting into. When we purchased our current home 8 years …