Allow your basil plants to go to seed so you can start plenty of free basil seedlings next year!
GARDEN PLANNING
Plant Penstemons for Pollinators
Plant penstemons in your perennial pollinator garden. These beauties are easy to care for, low maintenance, and great for drought conditions.
Growing Collard Greens in the Home Garden
Growing collard greens is a good way to get dark leafy greens in your diet. They are easy to grow, and both the leaves and stems are edible.
Growing a Front Yard Vegetable Garden
Planting a front yard full of pretty edibles — annual and perennial vegetables — is a great way to use the most of your space.
Growing a Survival Garden with Staple Crops
Growing high calorie vegetables & starchy staple crops in your garden reduces dependency on the supermarket. Plus, garden fresh veggies are delicious!
Growing Peas in the Backyard Garden
Growing peas in your home garden is an easy-to-grow project that is well worth the planting. Peas are a delicious part of a homegrown diet!
4 Steps to Creating an Eco-Friendly Backyard Oasis
If you’re ready to turn your yard into a non-toxic oasis for both you and the critters who live nearby, these tactics will give you some ideas on where to get started!
Growing Milkweed to Help Monarch Butterflies
Consider growing milkweed to encourage butterflies to take up residence in your garden!
Planting Vegetables that Grow in Shade for a Successful Harvest
Choose vegetables that grow in shade to increase your shade garden success. These partial shade vegetables will grow in low light situations.