Gardening articles from Common Sense Home. From finding the right seeds to preserving the harvest, we share tested tips and information.
I (Laurie) have been working the soil for over 50 years, since I was a toddler following my mom around in the dirt. We’ve tried a lot of different things, researched, and talked with friends to bring you real, practical information.
Gardening categories covered on the site include:
Getting Started – Soil Health and Fertilizers – Seed Starting – Vegetables – Tomatoes – Fruits – Herbs – Vertical Gardening – Tools and Equipment – Pest Control – Permaculture – Season Extension – Crop Storage – Preserving the Harvest – Inspiration – Book Reviews – Wildcrafting – Using Your Weeds
Keep an eye out for printable charts (featured in several different articles). We have a free garden planner for newsletter subscribers, and offer online gardening courses for more information.
Heirloom seed companies have been making a comeback, but what exactly are heirloom seeds, and where the best place to buy them? I’m sharing my favorite seed companies, plus reader recommendations and some unique seed sources to investigate. These heirloom seed companies will help you bring old fashioned flavors, scents, and colors back to your…
Many of the gardening gift guides aren’t a great fit for me, so I decided to put together a list for those who like some functional mixed in with their fun. Here are 15 gift ideas for the gardener in your life, to take them from planting to harvest, and brighten their holidays.
Do you want to make compost, but don’t want the hassle of turning a compost pile, or the mess of open bins? Then a compost tumbler may be right for you. We’ll discuss which compost tumbler is best for different households, pros and cons, and how to use a tumbling composter.
With the right growing conditions, it’s easy to grow elderberries. We’ll help you grow bunches of these superfood berries right in your own backyard.
As grocery prices continue to climb, more people are learning about growing their own food. From beginners to experienced gardeners, these are some of the best gardening books to help you grow more food, and better quality food. Some of these are classics, others are new, and most are in my homestead library. I do…