đ Every season has its rhythm. Spring is for planting, summer for tending, autumn for harvestingâand then comes the quiet work of clearing. End-of-season cleanup is one of those garden chores that feels both bittersweet and hopeful. On one hand, youâre pulling up what has finished, sometimes with sadness at plants that didnât thrive. On…
A soul-rooted guide to resetting your soil using nothing but sunlight, intention, and a little time đż Opening Reflection: Let the Sun Do the Work Thereâs something humbling about letting the sun take over your garden for a season. No planting. No watering. No workâexcept the quiet work of waiting. Solarizing a garden bed has…
Donât Blame the Plant â Itâs a Pollination Problem! If your squash vines are lush, flowering like crazy, and still not giving you any fruit â you’re not alone. Every year around mid-summer, the gardening forums and inboxes light up with the same confused question: Why are my squash flowers falling off without making squash?…
April is the month when my garden starts showing offâthe tomato plants are stretching taller each day, the squash vines are running wild, and the first marigolds are popping open like little bursts of sunshine. But with all this growth comes the real work of maintaining it. If youâre following the 15-Minutes-a-Day Gardening Calendar, you…
Vegetable gardens can be as beautiful as they are productive when designed thoughtfully. Below, we explore 15 ways to transform your vegetable garden into a stunning visual centerpiece while maintaining its practicality. 1. Mix Edibles with Ornamentals Incorporate vegetables, herbs, and flowers in the same garden bed to create a vibrant display. For instance, pair…
