Gift Guide | The 22 Best Books For Gardeners in 2026

Are you looking for a gift for the gardener in your life? Maybe it’s the holidays, maybe it’s their birthday, or maybe you just want to show them how much you care. Or maybe you’re the gardener looking for something to add to your collection! We’ve curated this list of books because we love them […]
Sproutbox Garden Review: 2 Year Update (2025 Update!)

I have now had my Sproutbox Garden for 2 entire seasons so I thought it was time to give an update! This update is going to be short and sweet since I did a comprehensive review on the product (including how to build it and the price) in another article. If you missed it you […]
How to Make Pickled Beans – Refrigerator Method

We love pickled beans. We use them in wraps or on top of tacos. Another reason that we love to pickle beans is because a lot of beans are needed to fill the jar, so it’s an easy way to use them up. Beans are super easy to grow from seed, and any time there […]
How to Extend Your Garden Growing Season – 4 Methods!

If you could extend your garden to last year round, or even a few months longer than before, would you do it? Are you interested in pushing the limits of your garden and your growing zone to see how many extra weeks of harvests you can squeeze out of your garden? If you’re interested in […]
How to Make Swiss Chard Chips

Swiss chard is a staple in the garden. It’s a cold season crop that grows well in both the spring and fall garden, and it doesn’t bolt in the summer heat thanks to its succulent-like stems. When cared for properly, Swiss chard can grow from early spring straight through fall, producing for months. Swiss chard […]
How to Make Nasturtium Chips

Nasturtiums are one of my favourite things to grow in the garden. I include it in every garden because it helps bring in pollinators, it can act as a pest trap and the entire plant is edible – the leaves, flowers and seeds! Plus it’s very easy to grow from seed. If you are going […]
How to Make Apple Fruit Leather – with Added Protein!

Apple season is upon us! There are so many amazing ways to use apples, from apple pie to making apple juice. But a great way to use the apples and have them last multiple months is to make your own apple fruit roll ups, also called apple fruit leather! These roll ups are great for […]
How to Grow Comfrey As A Natural Fertilizer

Comfrey is a popular plant that is part of the permaculture garden. Permaculture is a type of gardening where you work on creating a natural ecosystem where everything works together. This type of gardening is in opposition to monoculture and using chemicals in the garden. The purpose is to include perennials, natural fertilizers such as […]
How to Prep Your Garden For Winter and Spring

As summer and fall come to an end it’s important to prep your garden for the winter. You want your garden in good shape for the spring when it’s time to start again, while supporting biodiversity across all the seasons. Here are 10 tasks that you should be doing before winter comes to prepare your […]
How to Plant Fall Bulbs for Spring Flowers

Springtime is loaded with beautiful blooms, from daffodils to tulips, but did you know all of those flowers need to be planted in the fall? Many spring bulbs require a period of cold in order to bloom which is why bulbs need to be planted before winter hits. Those spring tulips and hyacinths that are […]