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Discover the joy of growing your own food! Our blog offers expert advice on a wide range of gardening topics, including seed starting techniques, improving soil health, combating pests and diseases, and mastering container gardening. Learn how to cultivate vibrant gardens throughout the seasons, from planting colorful flowers to nurturing fragrant herbs and delicious vegetables. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we provide valuable tips and inspiration to help you create a thriving garden oasis.

  • Fast Growing Greens for Every Season

    Fast Growing Greens for Every Season

    Quick-growing leafy greens let home gardeners enjoy fast harvests, plenty of vitamins, and a way to keep their gardens producing all year. You can grow the right types from seed...

  • How to Enjoy Summer Watermelon

    How to Enjoy Summer Watermelon

    Nothing tastes like summer more than sweet fresh watermelon. If you want to enjoy watermelon this summer, here are some tips on picking a perfectly ripe watermelon, how to store...

  • 15 Seeds to Plant in July

    15 Seeds to Plant in July

    July is a busy month for your garden. It is harvest time for many of the vegetables you planted in spring, but it is also the time to start thinking...

  • 7 Vegetables To Plant In June

    7 Vegetables To Plant In June

    The month of June isn’t too late to start growing some vegetables. If you live in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8, June is a fine time to plant these...

  • Adapting Your Vegetable Garden to Extreme Heat

    Adapting Your Vegetable Garden to Extreme Heat

    We’ve already talked about creating drought-resistant vegetable gardens and choosing what complementary flowers and herbs will survive low-water situations. What else can a survival gardener do to safeguard against heat waves?

  • Flowers & Herbs to Complete Your Drought Tolerant Garden

    Flowers & Herbs to Complete Your Drought Tolerant Garden

    Our previous article on Planting a Drought Resistant Vegetable Garden is a great resource for getting started. It has practical strategies for maintaining a healthy, fruitful garden despite the challenges that come...

  • Summer Planting - What to Plant in June

    Summer Planting - What to Plant in June

    June is the perfect time to plant vegetables and flowers that need the soil to be consistently above 60 degrees Fahrenheit and prefer temperatures above 75 degrees F. Here are...

  • What to Plant in August

    What to Plant in August

    While August may be prime harvest time for your survival garden, it’s also the month to get prepared for your cool weather Fall garden.