Regenerative Garden Reset: Prepping Your Beds for Spring While Winter Sleeps
Prep your garden beds for spring with regenerative winter practices. Learn how compost, mulch, microbes, and cover crops rebuild soil while winter rests.
Gardening and Farming
Explore our Gardening and Farming Tips category for expert advice, innovative techniques, and practical solutions to enhance your green thumb. From seasonal planting guides to sustainable farming practices, find everything you need to cultivate a thriving garden or farm.
Cover Crop Combinations That Supercharge Your Soil
How to rebuild life below the surface — one seed mix at a time.
10 Winter Greens That Boost Mood and Immunity
How to grow, eat, and feel your best all season long.
Winter Composting: How to Keep the Pile Alive in the Cold
Most people think of composting as a warm-weather ritual — something that slows down, freezes, or flat-out dies once the frost hits. But here’s a little secret from nature: decomposition never really stops. It just slows its rhythm, waiting for…
Best Crops to Plant in Late October Before Winter Hits
In late October, plant hardy crops that tolerate frost and finish before freezes. Target spinach, garlic, carrots, onions, shallots, and kale, plus quick-growing lettuce and winter peas or broad beans for soil health. Sow densely where possible and protect with…
Fall Planting Secrets That Guarantee Fresh Vegetables All Winter
When most gardeners are packing up tools and pulling dying tomato vines, the truly savvy ones are just getting started. Fall isn’t the end of the growing season—it’s the beginning of nature’s most forgiving, productive chapter. Cooler weather means fewer…
DIY Cold Frame to Extend Your Harvest (Step-by-Step Tutorial)
Learn how to build a DIY cold frame step by step. Extend your harvest into winter with this simple garden project using recycled or budget materials.
Raised Bed Companion Planting for Fall Crops
As summer gardens wind down, many gardeners think it’s time to pack away their tools. But fall is one of the best seasons to maximize your raised beds—and companion planting is the secret weapon. By pairing the right crops together,…
10 Best Companion Plants for Planting Broccoli Success
Amazing companion plants can boost your broccoli growth and resilience; discover the perfect partners that will elevate your harvest and garden health.
10 Best Plants for Companion Planting With Garlic
Navigate the world of garlic companion planting and discover w
hich plants can enhance growth and protect your garden in surprising ways.
10 Best Plants for Companion Planting with Watermelon
Plan your watermelon garden with these top 10 companion plants that enhance growth and repel pests, but which one will surprise you the most?
10 Best Plants for Companion Planting With Onions
Identifying the best companion plants for onions can transform your garden; discover which pairings will boost your yields and pest resistance.