Photo source: Martha Stewart
"Pack up your hose properly to prevent winter damage." Comment from Martha Stewart.com
Good information to know if you live in a climate that freezes.
Click here to go to the Martha Stewart.com article.
Friday, January 30, 2026
How to Store Your Garden Hose in Winter So It Doesn't Freeze or Crack
Photo source: Martha Stewart
Front Yard Flower Bed Ideas for a Charming Entryway
Photo source: Better Homes and Gardens
"A few creative touches can refresh your landscaping and flower beds at the front of your house and add curb appeal throughout the seasons." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
The front yard of the house in the photo is my favorite. Love all the color and beauty of the flowers.
Click here to go to Better Homes and Gardens to see all the beautiful ideas in this article.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Reasons To Start A Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
Photo source: Rural Sprout
The first thing I think of is the appearance of a raised garden. In my opinion, they are very attractive.
Check out the article to learn the reasons to start a raised bed vegetable garden.
Click here to go to the Rural Sprout article.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Secrets to Getting Christmas Cactus to Bloom More Than Once a Year
Photo source: Garden Betty
"Given proper care under the right conditions, Christmas cactus can actually rebloom in February—and this goes for Thanksgiving cactus or any houseplant labeled simply as “holiday cactus” as well.
Here’s how to get a repeat flowering from your holiday cactus long after the holidays have passed." Comment from Garden Betty
Click here to go to the Garden Betty article with secrets to getting your Christmas Cactus to bloom more than once a year. Excellent and informative article.
Make Compost Tea – Fertilize Plants Naturally
Photo source: This Is My Garden
"Plain and simple, there is no better and more economical way to power your vegetable plants and flowers naturally than to make and use your own homemade compost tea. And is it ever simple, fast and inexpensive to make. In fact, if you happen to have your own compost pile, you can make an endless supply all summer – for free!" Comment from This Is My Garden
As an organic gardener, I routinely made compost tea with great results.
Click here to go to the This Is My Garden article to learn about fertilizing plants naturally.
How To Grow In 5 Gallon Buckets
Photo Source: Old World Garden Farms
My preferred method of gardening is container gardening that I highly recommend. Old World Garden Farms' article is an excellent resource for beginning container gardeners.
Click here to go to the Old World Garden Farms article.
Top 3 Mistakes Gardeners Make Growing Tomatoes – And How To Avoid Them
Photo source: This Is My Garden
"Want to know the three biggest mistakes many gardeners make when growing backyard tomatoes? Or more importantly – how to avoid them so you can grow healthy plants that give you a big harvest?" Comment from This Is My Garden
As a beginning gardener growing tomatoes, you will learn from your mistakes. But why not skip learning on your own, find out the secrets of experienced gardeners and achieve success without the failures.
Click here to go to the This Is My Garden article.
Growing Tomatoes From Seed - What You Need to Know
Photo source: Rural Sprout
"After 40 years of starting tomatoes from seed, I've learned a thing or two. Often the most important being what not to do." Comment from Rural Sprout
The more you know, the greater success you will have. The reward will be beautiful tomatoes.
Click here to go to the Rural Sprout article to learn from their experience of growing tomatoes.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Where to Find Cheap Seed Starting Containers
Photo source: Garden Betty
"Right now I’m starting several varieties of tomatoes, purple tomatillos, and shishito peppers in 16 tiny seed starting pots recycled from years past. While 16 sounds like a reasonable number, it’s not uncommon for me to have upwards of 100 pots or more, of all sizes, once I’m in the thick of seed starting season. And, I rarely buy new pots." Comment from Garden Betty
I also rarely buy new pots and share her philosophy.
Click here to go to the Garden Betty article.
Where to Find Quality Seeds For Free or Cheap
Photo source: Garden Betty
"Seed costs are up and packet sizes are down—but your wallet (and your garden) doesn’t have to suffer. I’m sharing smart ways to get free seeds locally, plus my favorite sources for buying quality seeds on the cheap." Comment from Garden Betty"
I can relate to what she is saying. I have learned to gather my own seeds and propagate as much as possible to grow the garden. It will be a good idea to check out her advise.
Click here to go to the Garden Betty article.
Another article
Ways to Get Free Seeds for Your Garden (and Share Your Own)
"Seed companies abound, offering a wealth of choices for our gardens. There are also plenty of free sources of seeds that can help you boost self-reliance, preserve biodiversity, build community, and help preserve one of our planet’s most precious resources—seeds. And you will likely make some new gardening friends along the way. Here's where you can find seeds for free, plus the best types of seeds to get from each source." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
Click here to go to the Better Homes and Gardens article for some great ideas about getting free seeds.
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