Gardening Tips, Tricks & Stories

While many of us begin gardening with starter plants from our local garden center, we inevitably want a new challenge and decide its time to grow plants from the ground up (pun intended). Once that day comes around however, how are you supposed to know which plants can be started from seeds and how to get each type of seed ready for soil? That’s what you have us for!

Last month, we started our introduction into the many various techniques and methods you can use to garden! There is so much more than just soil, water, sun, and seeds involved. We are here to tell you more about the other gardening methods we recommend for beginners anywhere. Whether you have a smaller space or just need to save money, there is a technique out there for you!

When you’re first starting out with your own home garden, how exactly are you supposed to do it? There has to be more than just soil, water, sun, and some seeds, right? Yes, and the processes and methods you can utilize are just as varied and unique as every plant we grow. Whether you have a smaller space or just need to save money, there is a technique out there for you!

  Last month, we took the dive and started off our Gardening for Beginners series to go in depth about all the different aspects of gardening. While we started out at the roots and talked about types of soil, we’ve decided that this month’s article is going to be dedicated to the background on everyone’s favorite herbs! Mustard, Cilantro, Mint - oh my!

  When someone says they have a “Hydroponic Garden” at home, it’s common sense to assume their garden is based in water and not soil, but it can’t be that simple, can it? While yes, that is the basis behind this method of gardening, there is much more involved than meets the eye.

  Here is our advice and insight on Hydroponic Gardens: What They Are and How to Start Your Own! 

  In recent years, the world has seen a boom in interest for self-sustainability and gardening, both for food and for a hobby. Regardless if it is from a desire to remove yourself from the grid or from a joy of playing in the dirt, gardening has experienced a resurgence with younger generations like no other. The process of starting a garden is not as simple as throwing some dirt down and tossing a handful of seeds over the surface, so we are putting together a bi-weekly guide with information to get started with gardening - beginning with soil!

Regardless if you are a brand-new green thumb or a well-seasoned veteran gardener, it’s important to schedule and plan out your beds or containers. Before the warm weather starts to creep in, there are a bunch of tips and tricks we recommend that will help you make the most of your time and available space.

Gardening has been a huge part of our lives ever since humanity began using tools. It continues today, not just as a way to become self-sustainable, but also as a favored past time of cultures all over the world. The nutrient-packed, garden-fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs you can grow is just a huge bonus!