Resting the Soil, Resting Ourselves: A Fall Cover Crop Guide
October 1, 2025
As summer winds down, the garden is tired. It has given us all its energy, and now it’s our turn to give
Gather Today, Bloom Tomorrow: A Simple Guide to Saving Seeds
September 4, 2025
There’s something magical about this time of year. The days are still warm, the garden is buzzing with life, and everywhere you
Your Season Isn’t Over Yet: 15+ Quick-Grow Crops to Plant This Fall
August 28, 2025
This is the late-summer planting guide for gardeners who aren’t ready to quit. Just because summer’s winding down doesn’t mean your garden
Late Summer Garden Magic: 10 Simple Ways to Savor the Season
August 21, 2025
There’s something magical about this in-between season. The sun is still warm, the zinnias are still blooming, and you can feel the
Gomphrena — Small Blooms, Big Impact
August 18, 2025
Some flowers make a scene. Gomphrena just shows up and stays. These little globe-shaped blooms might not steal the spotlight, but they
Why I Keep Comfrey in My Garden (and What to Do With It)
August 13, 2025
Two powerful ways to use this plant—one for you, one for your garden. Some plants earn their keep quietly. Comfrey is one
Passionflower: Wild, Beautiful, and Surprisingly Useful
August 6, 2025
At first glance, passionflower looks like a plant you’d expect to see in a fairytale. Its delicate, starburst blooms seem too intricate to grow wild… and yet, here it is—sprawling across the fence line like it’s always belonged.
What I’ve Learned in My First Two Months with a Greenhouse
July 29, 2025
It’s been just about two months since our greenhouse went up at Sweet Bombdiggity Farms—and I’m already wondering how we ever managed
The Magic of Marigolds: More Than Just a Pretty Face
July 29, 2025
This time of year, marigolds go from polite garden guests to full-on showstoppers. They spill over the edges of beds, pop through
Planting Paperwhites for Winter Cheer
January 14, 2025
There’s something magical about planting paperwhites in the quiet of winter. Long after the holidays have passed, these little bulbs remind me
Brighten Up Winter with Paperwhites!
December 12, 2024
Winter can feel a bit bleak after the holiday glow fades, but paperwhites are here to bring a little joy back into
How I Store My Dahlia Tubers: A Simple Method You Can Use Too
November 25, 2024
It’s time to dig up those dahlias! Here’s the method that works for me. I love this process—there’s something so satisfying about
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