In our garden, we’ve found simple and practical ways to cut down on our resources and build a healthier environment for our plants and the local wildlife. These practices will get you larger harvests and a more resilient garden.

Tomatillos are a fun addition to any vegetable garden, especially if you like to eat salsa verde or enchiladas. Learn how to avoid 7 common mistakes gardeners make when growing tomatillos.

This guide outlines what plants you should grow, when to start them, and tips for improving your fall garden harvests. Don’t miss your opportunity to plant vegetables, flowers, and bulbs in a fall garden that will brighten your garden space and give you more homegrown food.

Not sure if you should add flowers to your vegetable garden? Here are 6 reasons why you need them to get bigger and better vegetable harvests. Plus, see which flowers are our favorites to add to the garden and why.

Garlic is a great crop to add to your garden so you can add homegrown flavor to any meal. Learn how to harvest and cure your hardneck or softneck garlic, plus tips on preserving garlic scapes and what to do with small or damaged garlic cloves.

Do you want to grow a garden that is not only beautiful, but packed with edible blooms for you and the pollinators? These 6 flowers are essential when growing a vegetable garden to benefit your plants, reduce pests, and add beauty and medicinal value to your plants. Whether you are growing from seed or buying from a store, adding these flowers to your space will benefit you.

Learn why adding flowers to your vegetable garden boosts pollination, deters pests naturally, improves soil, and adds beauty, fragrance, and even medicinal and edible blooms. See which flowers we have used in our own vegetable garden for years of bigger and better harvests.

Looking for ways to save time in your garden and still get large harvests? Learn some time saving hacks for busy gardeners to ensure your garden thrives without spending hours in the garden.

Four proven irrigation techniques that we have used in our own garden for years. Learn the pros and cons of each method, when to use them, and some additional tips for keeping your planted hydrated and happy.

Find out the pros and cons for all the vertical planting methods we have tried in our garden, including DIY trellises, tomato cages, and specialty planters.

Learn why we chose to grow tulips to use for our wedding bouquets and decor, see photos of the process, and get tips for growing your own flowers.

Discover the herbs and flowers you should preserve yearly for cooking, medicine, and more, plus tips on drying and storage.

Learn how to turn your small space into the garden of your dreams with tips on garden planning, how to choose your plants, and more.