If you’ve ever grown a few tomato plants, you already know how it goes. For weeks, you wait. You water. You check for that first hint of red. You get excited over one or two ripening at a time. And then—boom. Out of nowhere, your…
Garden trellises aren’t just practical—they’re one of the easiest ways to add vertical interest, structure, and charm to any outdoor space. Sure, those ready-made trellises at the garden center are beautiful, but let’s be honest—they often come with a hefty price tag. And building one…
You don’t stumble into a Zen garden. You sort of arrive—a little quieter, a little more aware, like your thoughts finally sat down for a cup of tea. There’s no grand entrance. No “ta-da” moment. Just a soft invitation to pause. A ripple in a…
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 is usually thought of as cleaning season — and as we inch closer to it, I’ve got renewal and organization on my mind. One of my favorite ways to honor the shifting seasons and welcome in fresh energy is with smudge sticks. Smudging is…
So… I’ve fallen down a rabbit hole. Again. This time it’s bee balm (Monarda fistulosa) — you might know it as wild bergamot or horsemint — and oh wow, this plant is doing the most. I planted it because, honestly, the flowers looked like tiny…
If you’ve ever stood in front of your hydrangea wondering why it’s suddenly pink instead of blue—or spotted a dreamy purple bloom and wanted to recreate it—you’re not alone. I’ve been there too, digging around in the soil, testing pH, and learning firsthand how hydrangeas…