Every gardener I know has a boatload of zucchini throughout the summer. Go ahead, and give everyone your extras, but don’t forget to try it in different ways: make zucchini bread, muffins, fry them, sautee them, bake them, and freeze some for later. Baked zucchini is easy to make and so yummy! Try some of…
Growing bonsai trees is an art form. Bonsai trees grow with beautifully twisted branches and unique trunks, and they fit perfectly into their cute ceramic pots. You heard about bonsais being easy to maintain, and want to give it a go yourself, right? We looked up the best bonsai starter kits to get you started…
While having a large garden plot with a large variety of flowers, herbs, and vegetables might be your dream, you don’t always have the needed space. And that’s when these container gardening ideas will come in handy. There is no limit to how creative you can be with gardening in containers, and there are many…
Attracting birds to the garden is easy when you know the lifestyle of that bird. Bluebirds are one of my favorites! So, naturally, finding the best bluebird feeders was on my “to do” list when we moved to our current property. Bluebirds don’t actually like seeds. They LOVE mealworms. So, getting the right bird feeder…
If you are a gardener looking for a new passion, then growing Asiatic lilies may be the perfect fit. Their vibrant colors are an ideal way to add color to your garden’s landscape. While you do need to give them a little care, they will thrive in many environments. Following the advice in this Asiatic…
Adding architectural interest to our outdoor spaces with the use of ornaments is something that garden designers have done for centuries, dating all the way back to Ancient Greece. As time has moved on, incorporating ornamental features into our gardens is something that has stuck with us, and one of the most popular figures used…
LED technology has advanced significantly in the last 10 years. They are more efficient than ever. They give off less heat, costs are way down, and they can produce the full light spectrum needed for your plants. But which are the best LED grow lights for your hydroponic garden? Leep reading to learn more. Looks…
Have you been looking out towards your garden with a nagging thought that something is missing, but you can’t place your finger on it? How about a concrete garden bench? Pop it next to your solar birdbath fountain and you can enjoy your visitors in comfort. What’s more, is that your garden bench can actually…
Every gardening enthusiast loves a vibrant, colorful outdoor space. Wouldn’t it be great if you could look over a list of perennials that bloom all summer, and choose the ones you like the most? Getting your flower beds and borders to flower all summer long is a little tricker than you might think. This is…