Gardening

5 Tips for a Bee Friendly Yard – Help Save the Bees

June 14, 2019 By Laurie Neverman 17 Comments

What can you do to help the bees? We'll share how to help save the bees and create a bee friendly yard for honey bees, bumble bees and native bees without spending a ton of money.

Music for Plants – What Helps Plants Grow and What Doesn’t

May 3, 2019 By Laurie Neverman Leave a Comment

We know plants don't have ears, so how can playing music for plants help them grow? It's all about the vibration. We'll share what music works best for plant growth based on studies and experiments in our own garden.

Starting Seeds Indoors – Step by Step Guide with Troubleshooting Tips

March 1, 2019 By Laurie Neverman 17 Comments

Starting seeds indoors may seem challenging, but this guide will take you through the process step by step, with troubleshooting tips to make it easy.

Soil Testing – 5 Easy Tests for Your Yard and Garden

February 16, 2019 By Laurie Neverman 2 Comments

Soil testing is helpful for new or existing yards or gardens. In this article, we'll explain five simple soil test options for home gardeners.

When Should I Start Seeds? Printable Charts for When to Plant Vegetables

February 7, 2019 By Laurie Neverman 70 Comments

I have quite a few new gardeners ask me, “When should I start seeds?” It really depends on where you are and what you are planning to grow. Thankfully, most seed companies will label the packets with basic growing information, but seed starting charts can help keep your gardening a little more organized. In this article, I'll share charts that show when to plant vegetables inside and out, fall and spring, plus organization strategies and tips for happier transplants.