Saskatoon jam is one of my favorite ways to hold onto this short, sweet season. Whether you’re picking berries in the backyard or stumbling across them in the wild, turning them into jam is a simple, satisfying way to make the most of your harvest….
If you’re looking for flowering shade plants to fill in the vertical space between low-growing ground covers and tall trees or shrubs, this list of tall shade perennials will come in handy. Over the winter, I started mapping out ways to bring more height and…
Are your tomato vines outgrowing their trellis? Do you long for a homegrown tomato but only have a small balcony garden? Maybe it’s time to try a dwarf tomato! Dwarf tomatoes grow to be less than 1.5m (5 feet) high, and many of them mature…
Late August can feel tricky in the garden. Many summer blooms start to disappear just when the heat peaks, leaving beds looking tired and dry. I’ve been there (and I know the disappointment), but there are some plants that shine when others fade. These unique…
Spring’s first little surprise? Common violets (Viola odorata). These tiny purple blooms pop up just as winter loosens its grip, dotting yards and woodlands like nature’s confetti. While some might overlook them as just another wildflower—or even a weed—these little blossoms are both edible and…
Is your garden looking a bit lackluster? Fear not! Just like you, plants need essential nutrients to thrive, and you don’t have to break the bank to boost them. Forget the pricey store-bought fertilizers—your kitchen is full of everyday items that can work wonders for…
In the mesmerizing vista of nature’s tapestry, there exists an undercurrent of potential peril, as many seemingly innocuous plants conceal irritants that can provoke unwelcome reactions upon contact with human skin. While their visual allure captivates the eyes, their hidden chemical defenses ensure that touching…
As far as satisfying gardening experiences go, I think I’ve got my top three favorites settled: biting into the first jalapeno of the season, watching my heuchera really wake up and shine in the early summer, and deadheading marigolds. I can’t say there’s a more…
There’s been a lot of buzz lately about using coffee grounds for pest control. It sounds like a win-win, right? You get your morning caffeine fix and a garden free of unwanted critters. But how effective are coffee grounds at keeping pests at bay? This…
I’ve always been a fan of sustainable gardening practices, and finding natural ways to protect my plants has been my top priority. In this post, I want to share with you the wonders of using horsetail (Equisetum arvense) as a powerful natural solution for plant…