Bright, cheerful, and endlessly useful, the calendula flower deserves a starring role in any garden. Known botanically as Calendula officinalis, this sunny bloom pairs beautifully with a wide range of calendula companion plants, helping your garden thrive while adding a touch of wildflower charm. I first planted calendula years ago in our USDA Plant Hardiness … Read more
Learn about the best zone 8 perennials for an easy-care garden. This list includes zone 8 perennials for full sun, part shade, and shade. What do they all have in common? These low-maintenance zone 8 plants return every year to grace your garden space. Whether you have a small zone 8 perennial garden bed, a … Read more
Dreaming of harvesting sweet berries right from your backyard? Planting a dwarf everbearing mulberry tree is one of the easiest ways to start growing fruit at home. After over 30 years as a small farm owner who maintains an orchard, I was eager to add a dwarf everbearing tree to our fruit tree collection. In … Read more
Sweet, juicy mulberries are a treat in any backyard, but the secret to a thriving tree often lies in choosing the right mulberry companion plants. Whether you’re planning a productive berry patch with other berry plants, experimenting with berry bushes garden ideas, designing a thoughtful berry garden layout, or, like me, adding a mulberry tree … Read more
Planning a celebration that feels fresh, whimsical, and effortlessly beautiful? These wildflower party ideas will help you create a gathering bursting with charm, from stunning wildflower centerpieces and a gorgeous wildflower bouquet to creative wildflower party invitations that set the tone from the start. Inspired by the wildflowers that grow on our small Oregon family … Read more
Growing sweet, crunchy carrots gets even easier when you understand the power of carrot companion plants and smart garden planning from the start. If you’ve ever wondered when to plant carrots, what to plant with carrots, or searched for the ultimate carrot planting companion plants list, you’re in the right place. From choosing the best … Read more
Swirls of sugar, spice, and buttery layers make this cinnamon babka cake an irresistible treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. If you’ve been searching for a cinnamon babka recipe easy enough for home bakers but still bakery-worthy, this cinnamon babka recipe delivers soft, fluffy, sweet dough wrapped around a rich, gooey cinnamon swirl. Inspired by … Read more
Looking for the best sunflower companion plants? You’re in the right place. Learn what you can plant next to sunflowers and what you should not plant near sunflowers Get ideas about which vegetables grow well with sunflowers, which flowers grow well with sunflowers, which herbs grow well with sunflowers, and which fruit grows well with … Read more
Lacking confidence when it comes to planting flower containers? Learn some easy, actionable flower container ideas and tips you can use no matter the size of your planting container. If you are looking for some garden flower container ideas, you’re in the right place. I have a formula that I’ve used for years. You will … Read more
This delicious crock pot cabbage soup changed my mind about cabbage. The truth is, I haven’t always been a fan. I recall turning my nose up at cabbage rolls when I was young. Now that I’m older and do a lot of cooking, I appreciate cabbage. It’s very versatile, playing a starring role in salads … Read more