Indoor Plant Containers Guide for Beginners

Indoor Plant Containers Guide for Beginners

Indoor gardening is so rewarding, but just like when building a raised bed outdoors, you need the right indoor plant containers to set your plants up for success.  Some planters are better than others for indoor use.  If you’re not sure where to start, you’ve...
Is Kale Hard to Grow?

Is Kale Hard to Grow?

Is kale hard to grow? No! In fact, it may be one of the easiest vegetables on the planet to grow. When I first started gardening, I planted every vegetable that was labeled beginner-friendly: zucchini, cherry tomatoes, radishes, lettuce and kale. White powdery mildew...
How Do You Know If Spaghetti Squash Is Ripe?

How Do You Know If Spaghetti Squash Is Ripe?

How do you know if spaghetti squash is ripe? Are there telltale signs, or is it just guesswork? I’ll never forget the first spaghetti squash I pulled off the vine. It was still half green. The skin gave under my thumb like a ripe avocado, and when I cut it open,...
When to Plant Garlic in Your Raised Garden

When to Plant Garlic in Your Raised Garden

If you’ve ever stood in your garden in October holding a bag of garlic bulbs, wondering whether you’re already too late to plant, you’re not alone. I’ve been there more times than I can count. When I first started gardening, I had no idea when to...