Spirit Gardening: Embrace Wonder in Your Garden
When you step into your garden, do you feel a sense of peace and excitement or do you feel stress and overwhelm? Gardening isn’t just about growing food—it’s a journey, a process of discovery, and one of the most important stages in spirit gardening: embrace wonder....
The Benefits of Fermentation: A Healthier Way to Preserve
Gut health is a growing concern, with many facing digestive issues and chronic conditions due to an imbalanced gut microbiome. Much like losing a garden harvest to disease, poor gut health can have long-term effects on overall well-being. Fermented foods offer a...
10 Principles for a Successful Fresh Food Preservation System
Preserving your garden harvest is a rewarding way to enjoy fresh, nutritious food year-round. With the right techniques, you can enjoy your homegrown produce long after the growing season has ended. Whether you’re looking to prepare creative meals or want a healthy...
Cutting Boards for Fresh Food Safety
Food safety is crucial when preserving and storing food, and one often overlooked tool is the cutting board. Choosing the right board can help prevent bacterial contamination, especially when preparing fresh produce. Here’s a quick look at the best cutting boards for...
Grow $20 of Herbs Each Week – Small Container Garden
Do you have just a couple feet of sunny space and a short growing season? Growing herbs in containers could be the perfect solution for you. Not only are herbs easy to care for, but they can also provide you with fresh, flavorful ingredients every week. With a little...
Ordering Seeds Like a Pro – Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of our seed ordering journey! If you’ve read Part 1, you’ve already learned how to plan and select your seeds, along with the importance of sticking with old favorites and venturing into new experiments. In this second part, I’m going to share some...
Ordering Seeds Like a Pro
The 2025 growing season is upon us, and it’s time to get our seeds ordered and ready! For many of us, this is the most exciting part of the season—planning what to grow and how to make our gardens flourish. But it can also cause decision fatigue. In this two-part...
Fix Leggy Seedlings with These Simple Tips
Growing seedlings indoors can be a rewarding experience, but it can also come with its challenges. If you’ve noticed your seedlings turning leggy (overly tall stems that bend over from the weight of the tiny leaves), wilting, or even turning purple, don’t worry—you’re...
Meet Martha: The Joy and Magic of Gardening with Kids
Big news ahead! We're only days away from releasing the Joyful Garden Docuseries. Before we dive into that exciting journey, let’s hear a fun story from Martha, a valued member of our Grow Your Own Vegetables community. What's Martha all about in this video? Gardening...
Unveiling Strategies and Mindsets to Thrive in Your Garden
Gardening is more than just planting seeds and watching them grow. It’s a process that requires the right garden strategies & mindsets to truly thrive. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, understanding how to approach your garden with care,...