Starting Seeds Indoors: The Importance of Light

Beginning seeds indoors is a fun way to get the garden going early; imagine being able to extend the harvest of springtime plants; imagine being able to put out the tomatoes and cucumbers that have grown to a full foot-high at the annual Memorial Day planting session. All that work, usually, begins indoors. The indoor…

The Difference Between Mulch and Compost

Compost and mulch are two of the must-haves for a great garden. They each provide different and important things for your plants throughout the growing season, keeping your garden going strong. Compost: A Nutrient Powerhouse Compost refers to organic matter that has decomposed over time. There are lots of different composting methods, but the most…

Flowers and Vegetables: Plant Together to Achieve a Well-Balanced Garden

Oftentimes in gardens we think to plant flowers with other flowers and shrubbery and we plant vegetables with other vegetables. But when you plant the two together you get both beautiful natural aesthetics and a healthier garden. Here’s why… Attract Beneficial Insects Bees are a gardener’s best friend; you could almost say that the bee…