#Samantha#

Growing high altitude vegetables is absolutely possible, but you have to change how you think about gardening. I've been gardening at 7,500 feet for y...

Let me be blunt with you: the worst plants for the garden aren't just annoying — they're the ones that make you question your sanity and your landscap...

You've asked if there are shade plants bugs don't like, and the honest answer is yes—but you need to know which ones actually work and how to use them...

If you're staring at your garden in April and wondering where to even start, I feel you — it's overwhelming. But here's the truth: the most crucial Ap...

Choosing wildflowers for shade doesn't have to be guesswork — with the right approach, you can create a thriving shady meadow garden that's both beaut...

Let me tell you something about sunflowers — they're basically the divas of the summer garden. They demand attention, soak up the spotlight, and if yo...

If you're a gardener in the Southwest, June gardening tasks are all about survival mode — you're not just growing plants, you're managing a battle aga...

So you've heard about gravel beds for trees and you're wondering what the big deal is? Let me cut straight to the answer: a gravel bed is a pile of gr...

If you’ve been stuck in a rut with the same old supermarket garlic, you’re probably wondering: what exactly is Chesnok Red garlic? Let me cut straight...

Processing cacao pods is a multi-step craft that transforms raw beans into the chocolate we love — and it's far more involved than you'd expect. I've ...

So, what exactly are heirloom plants? The short answer is that they're open-pollinated varieties that have been passed down through generations — usua...

If you're looking for a USDA zone explanation, here it is: these hardiness zones tell you the average minimum winter temperature in your area, helping...

If you want to attract monarch butterflies to your garden, the short answer is: plant native milkweed for egg-laying and caterpillars, plus a steady s...

If you’re tired of wrestling with finicky stalk celery that needs constant blanching and staking, planting European cutting celery (Apium graveolens v...

Yes, outdoor cabinets are absolutely worth installing — and I'm not just saying that because I've built a few dozen outdoor kitchens over the years. T...

Teaching garden curriculum ideas aren't about forcing kids to memorize plant names or follow rigid lesson plans — they're about letting the dirt do th...

Flowers that grow high aren’t just eye-catching — they’re essential for building a garden that feels layered and intentional. I’ve learned that if you...

If you’re looking for a clear list of West Coast gardening April tasks, here it is: you should be feeding your plants, watering wisely, planting summe...