I love grouping my container plants according to garden themes. There are many themed gardens you can try planting. But a favorite garden theme of mine is the Salsa Garden! First, you need a container sized tomato plant. Then, you need a large container with potting soil mix suitable for vegetables. You’ll want a variety […]
Create a Rainbow Garden Planter #LowesCreator
Add curb appeal to your home’s landscape and brighten up your garden area with a rainbow themed planter. My kids enjoyed talking about the colors of a rainbow and helping me find the perfect flowers to create our rainbow planter as we made this together. This rainbow themed planter is my challenge with Lowe’s Creative […]
Book Review: How To Grow Fresh Air
Four years ago, when I opened a movement studio in Los Angeles, I wanted to make the space as “green” as possible. Many clients I work with are very allergic or sensitive, and my goal was to create a comfortable and healthy space for learning. I turned to two of my most treasured resources for […]
Journal, Scrapbooking, or Seed Swap Quotes About Weeds
What garden wouldn’t be complete without the battle against weeds? And thus, this collection of gardening quotes would not be complete without a few weed-filled quotes as well. “There are several ways to lay out a little garden; the best way is to get a gardener.” ~ Karel Capek “The watering of a garden […]
Growing Up With Gardening Parents in Wisconsin
There were never any how-to instructions tucked into the pockets of my parents during my growing up. That they grew plants seemed a natural part of my life in Wisconsin; I am not even sure if they ever expected me to garden, too. But hey, what are you going to do when your dad shows […]
Peaceful Valley Gardening Bonanza Giveaway!
I love gardening and I love even more when I can trust the source of my plants. This fall I planted some garlic from Peaceful Valley/Grow Organic and you can see them doing well in the photo below I took earlier this winter. Soon the ground will be warming up and we’ll put down a […]
Tomato Varieties for a Container Garden
In Backyard Farming on an Acre (More or Less) I talk about using container gardens as a way to garden intensively in small-spaces. But not just any vegetable can be planted in a container and expected to thrive. “Check the mature size of the plant for an idea of whether you can expect it to […]
Heirloom Seed Garden Catalogs for Backyard Farmers to Order
‘Tis the season of seed and gardening catalogs. The first hint of possible warming weather is dashed by bitter winds and flurries of snow and gardeners sink into their warm couches to dream through seed catalogs. For a backyard farmer or homesteader, heirloom seeds are preferred because of the sustainability factor, among other reasons. Here […]
Garden Quotes for Gardening Journals, Scrapbooking, or Seed Swaps
What better addition to your garden journal, blog posts or gardening scrapbook than a plant, growing or soil themed quotes, verses, and sayings? Gardening Quotes About the Joy (or Addiction) of Gardening I think that so many quotes center around the addiction of gardening because whatever color our thumbs may be, we all enjoy digging […]
Easy DIY Garden Marker Stakes
I adore garden markers and DIY label ideas, but I don’t want to invest in expensive equipment or spend twenty hours putting them together. I love these easy DIY garden labels because they repurpose leftover items, use what’s on hand, or don’t require extra equipment like metal crimpers or something. 1. Rustic Garden Markers. These […]
Seed Saving: Plant a Seedy Garden This Year
What’s all of this talk about gardening? Didn’t it just turn into winter? Well, a gardener’s work is never done. When we’re not out in the garden, we’re inside the house plotting and planning. At this time of the year, our thoughts turn to seeds and plans for the new year’s garden. If you’re […]
Growing Up: A Review of Vertical Vegetable Gardening
I have a tiny garden. While I’m rather proud that it contains 57 plant species, mostly edible (yes, I’ve counted), it’s still really small. It’s somewhat shady, too. All of this means that I need to be very creative when I’m gardening, and Chris McLaughlin’s latest book on vertical gardening will help me do just […]
