16 Reasons To Stop Rhubarb From Flowering (And Exactly How To Do It Right)
If you’ve ever walked out to admire your rhubarb patch and spotted a tall flowering stalk shooting up—don’t panic, but take action. I’ve learned the …
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17 Easy Garden Tasks To Boost Your Fruit Plants Before May Is Over
May’s final days are your golden window to set fruit plants up for success. Whether you’re growing berries, trees, or vines, these 17 essential tasks …
18 Veggie Garden Tasks You Need To Finish Before May Ends
Your veggie garden is counting on you—and time’s almost up. May is a make-or-break month for summer harvests, and skipping the right steps now can …
10 Pretty Herbs That Belong In Your Flower Garden (Plus A Few Surprises)
Who says herbs have to stay tucked away in the veggie patch? Some of the prettiest plants in my garden are actually herbs—and they fit …
14 Heat-Tolerant Herbs That Practically Grow Themselves In Summer (And 3 That Struggle In The Heat)
Growing herbs during summer can feel like a gamble, especially when temperatures soar into the 90s. Last year, I watched my garden transform into a …
16 Juicy Cherry Tree Varieties Every Backyard Grower Should Know
Cherry trees transform ordinary yards into springtime wonderlands, with their cloud-like blossoms giving way to summer’s sweet rewards. Nothing beats plucking sun-warmed cherries straight from …
13 Veggies That Love Succession Planting (And 6 That Can’t Hack It Twice)
Think you can plant once and be done? Think again. Some veggies are built for the long haul, thriving in round after round of succession …
17 Garden Vegetables That Rarely Pay Off When Grown From Seed
Starting a garden from seed has always seemed like the ultimate way to connect with your food from the very beginning. I’ve spent countless spring …
Want A Bigger Bean Harvest? Grow These 15 Nearby Allies
Growing beans in my garden has taught me that some plants just naturally help each other thrive. I’ve watched my bean harvests double simply by …
10 Fast Growing Leafy Greens You Can Harvest In Just Days (Plus A Few That Grow Even Quicker)
I’m all about quick wins in the garden, and nothing delivers faster than leafy greens. Some of these grow so fast, it feels like you …