Grow strawberries today in your yard and reap the sweet rewards of these tasty little fruits all season long! Strawberries are famous for home gardens with their sweet flavor and versatile nature. They're easy to grow and will thrive in almost all soils and climates as long as the location provides for exposure to full sun. The three most common types of strawberries … [Read more...] about Grow Strawberries in Your Garden: A Comprehensive Guide to Success
Container Gardening
5 Surprising Crops You Can Grow in Pots
If you’re a keen foodie, you might love the idea of growing your own produce. Unfortunately, not everyone has the room to have their own vegetable patch. Not to worry, there are many ways to grow some yummy ingredients in even the smallest space. Not every plant listed here survives in every locale. Check the care instructions against the USDA zone map to learn whether … [Read more...] about 5 Surprising Crops You Can Grow in Pots
Succulent Container Garden in a Recycled Teapot
I love a succulent container garden, especially when I can find unique pots for the plants. This recycled teapot serves as an ideal planter for a cute little echeveria that I picked up for just a couple of dollars at a Big Box store. Recycling teapots might not be a new idea altogether, but it was the first time I had thought to give it a try. One morning last … [Read more...] about Succulent Container Garden in a Recycled Teapot
Make a Patio Vegetable Garden this Summer
Can you feel it in the air? The warm breeze (almost), the birds singing - and things beginning to grow? Can you feel the call of the wild? Or at least the call of the average-sized flower pot? Take advantage of the season and make a patio vegetable garden. This is when most people wander off into the garden sections of their supermarkets and hardware stores and wander … [Read more...] about Make a Patio Vegetable Garden this Summer
How to Create a Beautiful Glass Terrarium
Ever considered planting a terrarium? Even if you don’t have enough room to grow a garden, you can still enjoy the beauty of plants inside your home. A terrarium is the perfect option for someone who wants a low-hassle, easy to maintain garden. Unlike a traditional garden, terrariums are self-contained. Building a glass terrarium is easy and something you can do … [Read more...] about How to Create a Beautiful Glass Terrarium
