Gardening for beginners

Disclaimer: This is a guest post from Sustainable Seed Company. I did not receive any compensation for this post. I chose to share it because it contains useful information for my readers. Have you ever wondered what the 10 easiest vegetables to grow from seed are? Growing your own food is the most gratifying and …

Many people talk about gardening for spiritual health. Have you ever wondered if there is any truth to the fact that gardening can put you in touch with your spiritual side?  Or maybe this is just an old wives tale?  But did you know that many people think of gardening and romance, or associate  gardening …

When it comes to February garden chores, some are small and others are huge, like tapping maple trees. February is a good month to purchase any last minute seeds for the garden, clean used flowerpots and buy seed starting supplies such as seed starting potting mix, peat pots, flower tags and organic fertilizers. This is …

Growing a lush garden in the drought is a combination of knowing what plants can withstand the hot, dry weather and how to care for those that just can’t. I don’t know about your garden, but if it’s anything like mine, even the cactus are dying! Everytime I turn on the radio, I hear about …

Are you ready to learn how to garden? Or take your current gardening skills to the next level? Here are a variety of online courses, including one that is free, and books or eBooks that can help you hone your skills. There are also some pretty awesome printables that can help you keep track of …

Spring is almost here and plants are already hitting the shelves in stores, some as bare root stock wrapped in spagnum moss or a small amount of peat moss, surrounded with a pretty plastic bag. For those of you who ordered through one of the many mail order companies that can be found online or …

Make a citrus theme garden using a combination of citrus trees and citrus scented herbs such as lemon balm, lime balm and lemon mint. Herbs are easy enough to grow. For those who do not live in a warm climate, certain varieties of citrus trees grow in containers and will in fact fruit. Here are a …

These gardening tips for beginners are meant are meant to help you understand that gardening can be fun and easy. The key to success is to keep a few basic tips in mind and make a plan before you begin buying plants or preparing your flower beds or vegetable garden area. There are also a …

The herb garden tips below include information on their preferred growing environment as well as ways to use the herbs once you harvest them.  

These three easy herb gardening tips for beginners help you figure out where to begin the journey of growing your own fragrant, flavorful seasonings that are the perfect compliment to fruits and vegetables picked fresh from your own garden. Why Grow Your Own Herbs As you begin the journey to growing more of your own …