Learn how to divide dahlia tubers in spring or fall. No matter what the season, you will be able to divide your dahlias with confidence after reading this post. I’ve been growing dahlias for over 25 years, and have three different dahlia gardens around my house. Can you tell I’m a huge fan? Dahlias are … 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
Looking for the best lavender companion plants? You’re in the right place. Learn what you can plant next to lavender and what you should avoid planting near lavender. Get ideas about which flowers grow well with lavender, which fruit grows well with lavender, which herbs grow well with lavender, and which vegetables grow 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
Learn how to make a DIY pole bean trellis tower the easy way with this simple bean tower DIY project. This is one of the best pole bean support ideas because it’s fast, and best of all, the bean towers fold up for easy storage. They are portable, reusable, and add a vertical element to … Read more
Learn how to make an online free garden planner you can use again and again. It’s simple when you create your free garden planner template in Google Slides. No time to make your own? I’ve got you covered. Design your vegetable garden or flower garden layout using free design tools. Use the garden planner template … Read more
Learn how to make fabulous quick dill pickles by the quart or pint when you just have a few pickling cucumbers from the garden. These easy, step-by-step instructions will help you stock up on crunchy dill pickles in no time. How do you make quick process pickles? Whether you want to make refrigerator dill pickles … Read more
Looking for the best rhubarb companion plants? You’re in the right place. Learn what you can plant next to rhubarb and what you should not plant near rhubarb. Get ideas about which vegetables grow well with rhubarb, which flowers grow well with rhubarb, which herbs grow well with rhubarb, and which fruit grows well with … Read more
Learn how to plant dahlia tubers and get essential tips for growing better dahlias. Need to know about planting dahlias from tubers? This comprehensive guide will give you tips about preparing soil, caring for dahlias, keeping pests away, and storing them for the winter. Learn when to plant dahlia tubers, how to plant dahlia tubers … Read more
Learn how to save heirloom tomato seeds and other vegetable or flower seeds to plant in the future. Save money by gathering and saving seeds for next year’s garden. Get the easy tips for saving and storing seeds successfully. It’s easier than you might think! The Seed Saving Backstory Every summer, I tell myself I’m … Read more