As a gardener, choosing vegetable varieties is one of my favorite aspects of gardening (other than enjoying those harvests!) The world opens up to home gardeners when selecting vegetables or fruits to grow. You've got different kinds of peppers in any color you can think of (purple!), you can grow ... READ the POST
List of Vegetables + Selecting Varieties
Painted Mountain Corn (Natural Rainbow Corn)
Painted mountain corn was an heirloom variety we grew last summer. When deciding what kind of corn to plant this year, I contemplated whether I would grow it again. On one hand, it's stunning. Truly beautiful to look at and harvest. Apparently you can eat this corn from the cob, but it was far ... READ the POST
French Marigolds for Beauty + Companion Planting
French Marigolds are such a great flower for the home gardener They offer not only beauty but great companion planting benefits. These flowers are native to Mexico and Central America, but they are commonly known as French Marigolds. These flowers are different than Pot Marigolds which are also ... READ the POST
Dandelion Flower Recipes: Make Cookies!
Enjoy this Dandelion Flower Recipe and make Dandelion Cookies! This is a fun way to celebrate spring and kids will love participating in the making and eating of these tasty treats. Our family loves learning about more useful wild edible plants and dandelion flowers are plentiful in the spring. I ... READ the POST
Growing California Poppies
I love growing poppies in our garden, and many will 'pop' up all over the place year after year. Many people are familiar with the red poppies (breadseed poppy). We grow California Poppies, which are orange, and are frequently found in wildflower mixes. Last summer I also grew Iceland poppies which ... READ the POST
10 Vegetable Garden Tips for a Successful Season
Wouldn't it be nice if you could grow a vegetable garden without making mistakes? It's not quite that simple, however advice for the gardening season is always a good thing. A lot of gardeners are super excited to plan a garden in the spring, then weeds, vacations, heat or lack of enthusiasm kick ... READ the POST