Peonies are among my favorite flowers. I love their stunning, large, and fragrant blooms. However, they have a problem. Their blooming period often feels all too short, and there is just no time to fully enjoy them. Luckily, there are several strategies to help peony blooms last longer in the garden. I use some of … Read more
Summer is finally kicking in, and I am just finishing preparing my garden for the hottest time of the year. Cucumbers, for instance, have become a staple vegetable in my garden (and I think also in many of your gardens) and they are perfect for these months. But even if they are relatively easy to … Read more
Like many of you, I really enjoy growing plants and vegetables, but another thing I love is a lush, healthy lawn just outside my door or in a part of my garden. I can assure you that it really boosts the home appeal and can even improve the whole environment. It provides a comfortable space … Read more
I’ll be honest with you right away, among the countless experiments I’ve done in my garden, I’ve tried growing lemons in containers not once, but twice. And I have to say, compared to the lemon trees I have planted directly in the ground, I ran into way more challenges. Luckily, I eventually managed to get … Read more
Today we are talking about onions. I know, it is not the trendiest plant, actually I always notice a prejudice around it. It may be because of the smell, but many people snub onions and don’t plant them. This is obviously not the case for me! In my kitchen onions are the queen, I use … Read more
I love having plants in my apartment, I could never live without them. They add so much color and completely change the vibe of a place (at least for me). However, while adding plants indoor can brighten a home, some plants are best left outdoors. Unfortunalelly, many popular garden plants are poisonous or high-maintenance, making … Read more
When you first get into gardening, one of the most common pieces of advice you’ll hear is to plant vegetables in a location that receives around eight hours of sunlight. And that advice isn’t necessarily wrong, it’s actually true. Many common vegetables thrive with 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily. Tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers, squash … Read more
I know I say this with many plants, but I love lavender. I love it because in moments of stress or anxiety, it comes to my rescue. I use it to make a soothing tea or place small sachets near my bed or desk. There are several studies that have demonstrated the relaxing effects of … Read more
When I talk to beginner gardeners about fertilizing plants or composting, they start giving me funny looks. Unfortunately, many people think that these are complicated, time-consuming, or expert things, but that is not the case at all. Even if you have little time or little knowledge, you can simply feed your plants with kitchen scraps. … Read more
Beginner gardeners don’t know that perennial flowering plants can act like living mulch, filling in bare soil so weeds have little room to sprout. I have been using this technique for several years, and it has definitely reduced my herbicide use and weeding chores. Many of these plants also bring bonus benefits: beautiful blooms for … Read more