Garden Planning

Want to add something beautiful and edible to your home flower or vegetable garden? Well, edible flowers may be just what you’re looking for! These fun and beautiful blooms are …

Does the fall and impending winter have you a bit sad about the end of the gardening season? Chin up! The climate where I live actually makes gardening all winter …

Need to support a growing grape vine in your home garden or backyard? Building a simple grape trellis doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, there are a few different …

One of my early spring and fall vegetable garden favorites is spinach. It’s luscious green leaves are so full of calcium and vitamin C that it makes oranges look… well, …

Hummingbirds are one of the best parts of spring and summer. To see those tiny birds hovering in the air is a fascinating sight. And while you can certainly draw …

Guess what? The kitchen garden is officially making a come back! Yes! And in a very big way. Here at The Kitchen Garten, I’ve always been in love with having …

Soil is the one of the most important elements of a successful vegetable garden. And be sure not to call it dirt, master gardeners (at least where I live) get …

Do you have a small yard with lots of shade? Or perhaps even just a patio or porch with just a tiny bit of light? If you’re working with a …

Choosing good quality, non GMO garden seeds is the best way to get your garden off on the right foot. But how do you know which seed companies are best? …

Trailing plants, cascading plants, or spiller plants. No matter what you call them, these lovely growers are eye-catching and give an added element to plantings. Whether spreading out on the …