Our teen writer, Anna, takes us with her on a recent trip to the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, as she describes the various attributes and beautiful scenery.

Anna has had a major shift in her attitude about gardening during the past year, and she attributes this change to the book, “A Woman’s Garden,” by Tanya Anderson. She writes, “This single book took everything I felt about plants and completely turned my thoughts upside down.” Find out more about this book and how it changed this teenager’s life for the better.

Vera Koo visits the Chelsea Garden Show in London. Along with learning more about this historical event, we also find out more about Vera’s philosophy of aging and traveling.

From the majestic California poppy to the heart-shaped pansy, each flower has its unique style, and each state has its favorite flower.

The aptly-named writer Rose tells us why and how to add a spiral garden to your landscaping in this guest post.

Teen writer Anna researched the history of victory gardens, and found out that even kids participated back in the day. Find out more about her family’s victory garden, too.

Jackie Richardson tells us how to make these colorful and whimsical DIY Mushroom Garden Markers, using spray paint and vintage shoe trees.

Our teen writer, Anna, reviews “Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening: A Gardener’s Guide to Growing Flowers, from Today’s Favorites to Unusual Varieties,” by Matt Mattus. Find out what she’s growing this summer.

Jackie Richardson makes this cheap DIY version of a garden arch trellis for growing summer vegetables in raised garden beds.

If you’re planning on having a garden this year you’ll want to read this information to help you prevent and detect garden disease.

Fix.com offers helpful suggestions for keeping pests out of your garden.

Rogue Preparedness walks you through how to start your own medicinal garden.

Rogue Preparedness gives us a valuable list of 6 tried-and-true seed companies that she has used, and why she’d go back to ordering from them!

Our friends at Simple Grow put together this ultimate guide to composting! Learn how to create your own nutrient-filled compost.

Learn how to make a quick DIY succulent project using containers and old things you may have lying around the house, or find at a flea market.

Want to grow your own produce at home? Here’s an easy guide for sprouting food from what is in your fridge or compost bowl.

Check out these ideas for Mother’s Day gifts you can make at home or gift baskets you can put together at home for your outdoorsy mom.

Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved to collect flowers and dry them. Of course, when I was a child, we dried flowers the old-fashioned way – between the pages of a book or by air. Although I still dry flowers and herbs by air, I recently found the Microfleur Flower Press, […]

Do you know the benefits of having plants inside your home? After reading this post you’ll be ready to garden indoors. ~MC Want to feel happier, more creative, less stressed, and more connected? Buy a houseplant. The National Gardening Association reported that more than one-third of American homes have indoor plants, which is no surprise […]

If you’re interested in making your backyard bird friendly we’re sure you’ll enjoy these ideas we found at Happy DIY Home. ~MC With their bright, colorful plumage, the sweet melody of their song, and the simple joy they bring just watching them hop about the place, birds can make truly wonderful visitors to your garden. […]

According to our friends at FIX.com multi-purpose is the way to go when it comes to essential tools for beginner gardeners. ~MC Getting started in the garden for the first time is a daunting task. There’s so much to learn: What plants to grow and how to care for them Pests, diseases, and how to […]

January and February might be uneventful months for most people. However, they are exciting for gardeners who are devoted to seeds. If you’ve never grown your own plants from seeds before, winter might seem like an odd time to garden. But, in fact, the timing is perfect. Gardeners who start their vegetables, herbs, and flowers […]

When most of us hear the word moss, we think about a speckle of green dotting a fallen tree, hidden deep in the forest. However, moss is all around us – even if we live in an urban environment. Moss is one of the most resilient and interesting types of plants out there with endless […]

You’re not the only one enjoying the garden this summer. Chances are good that aphids, gnats, rabbits, and deer also love your lush annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs. Watching pests destroy your garden is frustrating, not to mention expensive (Americans spent more than $36 billion on their lawns and gardens in 2015, according to the National Gardening Survey, […]