Gardening can be such an enjoyable, relaxing hobby. Numerous studies have explored how fresh air, soil, plants, and physical activity in the garden benefit both physical and mental health – not to mention the healthy bounty of homegrown vegetables and herbs. But when garden pests and diseases threaten your precious plants, gardening quickly becomes a …

Have you ever been stopped in your tracks by a beautiful scene? A sort of a secret garden? This happened to me a few weeks ago when I came across some beautiful pictures, accompanied by inspiring stories about Rosemary, a mom who loved her garden and the village she called home. I couldn’t help but …

Beekeeping can be an incredibly rewarding experience: not only do you get sweet, golden honey from your own backyard hives, but the bees also pollinate native flowers and important food crops, like those in your vegetable beds or orchard. Plus, there’s nothing quite like sitting in a garden full of beautiful flowers and listening to …

While gardening is a fruitful and enjoyable activity for many, it can, at times, become discouraging when you discover damage made by unwanted pests and diseases. When you see your veggies nibbled to the ground, or with a bite out of each fruit, when you see holes in your garden beds, and you know that’s …

Garden lovers never need an excuse to spend time doing what they enjoy most. However, these special garden holidays that come around throughout the year are not to be missed. Most people have heard of Earth Day, which is celebrated throughout the globe. But did you know that there are many more garden-related holidays on …

Every flower garden is beautiful in its own way, but there’s something special about gardens blooming in the shade. A beautiful shade garden will become one of your favorite places to relax and enjoy nature. So, if you have a shady backyard, don’t despair. Today, we’ll look at Cathy’s shade garden and learn from her …

Gardening is an amazing way to relax after a stressful day at work, but some of us don’t have enough space for a garden. If you’ve been wishing for a garden of your own, and wondering where you’ll be able to fit it in, you’ll love today’s idea for a backyard fence garden. Last week, …

With its green leaves and typically white head, cauliflower is an intriguing plant that is a favorite in many people’s diets. You may have given this one a try, and if that is the case, you may find its nutty and somewhat sweet taste to be unique. But, is cauliflower a vegetable?  Cauliflower is a …

Dianthus (Dianthus spp.) includes nearly 350 species of flowering plants. This includes carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus), pinks (Dianthus plumarius), and sweet William (Dianthus barbatus). Pinks and sweet William are common dianthus varieties grown in flowerbeds. Choosing the right companion plants for dianthus will highlight their beauty. Are Pinks And Sweet William The Same? Pinks and Sweet …

Wonder what you get for your garden-loving dad on Father’s day? Hopefully not another tie he’ll only use once to make you feel good about your gift. You want to give him something he will truly love and use.  If your father loves his garden, you’ll find inspiration in our list of gardening gifts for …