
Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to start planning your garden for next year. We have 5 tips to help make the planning process a breeze.

We still might be in the throws of winter, but spring is just around the corner. If you start preparing your garden now, then you’ll be ready to hit the ground running (err, planting) come springtime. Read More

Warm weather is here in full force and we have tips for getting through the “dog days of summer.” See what you should be doing in the garden this hot month. Read More
One of the biggest gardening mistakes you can make is planting too much or not enough, especially when you’re depending on your vegetable garden as a source of food for your family. When planning this year’s garden, take time to plan out how much food you’ll need to harvest and plant enough to get the yields you want. Read More
There’s no one way to plan a garden. Depending on your available space and the types of plants you wish to grow, any number of garden layouts could be just right for your needs. Read More
Keeping a journal and records for garden planning is a near necessity, if you want to do it right. If you’d like a little help to ‘automate” the process, check out smartgardener.com, an online resource personalized to your garden needs! Read More
Knowing when to expect frost is a huge factor in figuring out what to plant and when to plant it. Use this frost chart as a guideline for planning your spring and fall gardens. Read More
Even if your garden is “just for fun,” if you’re eating from it, you’re saving money that you would have spent on produce from a store. Interesting, isn’t it? Ever wonder how much your garden might be worth? Read More
Fall gardens are not only for the warmest areas of the country. Even cooler climates can enjoy harvests well into autumn, but the key is getting started early. Read More
Although blooms won’t appear until spring, late summer is the time to get your soil ready for spring bulb flowers. Read More






