There is no better way to lower your grocery bills and consume healthy, delicious fruits and vegetables than by planting a garden with canning and preserving in mind. More and more people are turning to vegetable gardening than ever before. And it’s easy to see why – growing your own vegetables not only gives you …

When it comes to creating safe, beautiful, long-lasting and economical raised beds, believe it or not, wood is still one of the best options around! Raised beds can be created or purchased from nearly any material you can imagine. From plastic, brick and metal, to cement block, stone, wood and more. In fact, the choices …

If you happen to live in growing zones six through ten, then you know just how special it can be to grow and enjoy the incredible beauty of camellias, especially when they are blooming. Camellias, whether found in shrub or tree form, are truly magnificent specimens. The long living specimen with its glossy foliage is …

One of the best ways to add lasting winter color to your landscape is by planting and growing the American Holly bush. The American holly bush variety is often referred to as Christmas holly. This is of course due to its festive glossy green foliage and bright red berries that are on full display through …

If you are looking for a houseplant to grow that adds more than just a little color and interest to your interior space, look no further than the wonders of aloe vera! Aloe vera is actually one of the most unique, gorgeous and useful houseplants you can grow. Not only are the thick, prickly leaves …

If you are one of those gardeners always looking for something incredibly unique and interesting to plant and raise in your garden, look no further than growing glass gem corn! Glass gem corn is catching the eye of gardeners everywhere – and with good reason! Not only does this one-of a kind corn have incredibly …

Bringing your ferns indoors this fall and saving them through the cold winter months is not only simple and easy, but a great way to save big money on your gardening budget next spring too! Ferns are an excellent way to decorate porches and outdoor living spaces with gorgeous greenery. Whether growing in containers or …

One of the best ways to keep your perennial plants healthy, strong and vibrant year after year is to help protect them from the harsh conditions winter can hit them with. Unfortunately, although many gardeners worry about subfreezing temperatures harming their plants, it is the additional perils of winter that can cause just as much …

Using a cold frame is an excellent way to extend your growing season well past the traditional garden season. Depending on the style and type used, a cold frame can extend a growing season by a few weeks in the fall or spring, or throughout an entire winter. In fact, in some locations with extremely …

One thing is for sure, when it comes to composting, all leaves are not the same – and that is why it is vital to know what leaves are best for composting, which should be used in moderation, and which varieties of leaves should be left out of your pile completely! Autumn is here, and …