Gardening

Herbs selected for drying and tea making Herbs selected for drying and tea making

A tea garden is a simple, rewarding way to grow flavor, comfort, and intention right in your own backyard. With the right plant choices, a herb tea garden can provide fresh ingredients for calming, energizing, and nourishing blends throughout the growing season. Thoughtful herbal tea garden design not only makes harvesting easier but also turns…

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Blueberry bush during early recovery stage Blueberry bush during early recovery stage

Is your blueberry plant looking a little worse for wear? Are the leaves turning brown and falling off? Don’t panic just yet–there are ways to bring back a dead blueberry plant and get it thriving again. In this article, we’ll explore some tips and tricks for saving your dead or dying blueberry plant and getting…

Read More Reviving a Blueberry Plant That Looks Dead

A beautiful, pest-free indoor garden shelf with various healthy plants in decorative pots. A beautiful, pest-free indoor garden shelf with various healthy plants in decorative pots.

Gnats can be a nuisance, especially during the warmer months when they seem to appear out of nowhere. If you’re wondering how to make your own gnat spray without resorting to harsh chemicals, you’re in luck! Crafting a homemade gnat spray is not only simple but also environmentally friendly. To create your own effective gnat…

Read More DIY Gnat Spray for Indoor Plants (Natural & Effective)

Close up of a healthy, bushy strawberry plant with its runners removed, looking neat and organized in a garden row. Close up of a healthy, bushy strawberry plant with its runners removed, looking neat and organized in a garden row.

Are you looking to propagate your strawberry plants? One common method is to cut runners from the mother plant and replant them elsewhere in your garden. But when is the best time to do this? In this article, we’ll explore when to cut strawberry runners from the mother plant to ensure the best chance for…

Read More Boost Plant Health: Why and When to Cut Strawberry Runners

A heavy cluster of bright red cherry tomatoes hanging from a vine in a lush backyard garden. A heavy cluster of bright red cherry tomatoes hanging from a vine in a lush backyard garden.

You want big, healthy tomatoes without chemicals, and the right natural fertilizer makes that simple.  Compost, worm castings, fish emulsion, and homemade mixes like coffee grounds or eggshell tea give your plants the nutrients they need to grow strong and produce more fruit. This post walks you through the best natural options, how they work,…

Read More Easy Natural Fertilizers Every Tomato Gardener Needs