Ranunculus 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing These Stunning Spring Flowers
January 18, 2026
Ranunculus might be a funny word, but they grow into some of the most beautiful spring flowers you’ll ever see. Layers of
Winter Garden Prep: Killing Grass Without Killing the Soil
January 12, 2026
Let’s talk Winter Garden Prep! This doesn’t look like a flower bed yet. It’s just a patch of grass. But by next
Seeds That Love the Cold (and Why Winter Sowing Works)
January 8, 2026
Winter can feel like a waiting season in the garden—but it’s actually one of the most important times to begin. For some
A Field Guide to Cool Weather Flowers
November 11, 2025
Snapdragons, larkspur, sweet peas, pansies and violas, stock, bachelor’s buttons and calendula all grow best when it is cool. In zones 7
The Rainy Day Garden Guide: 10 Things to Do When You Can’t Garden but Still Want To
October 30, 2025
When it is too wet to work the beds, the garden still has plenty for you to do. Clean and sharpen your
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
It is not too late to plant. Radishes are ready in about 25 days, arugula in about 30, and lettuces, Asian greens,
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
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