A Mini Guide to Determinate and Indeterminate Tomato Plants: what’s the difference, how to know what you’re buying, and how to care for them A Tomato-y Journey It was only until recently that I started growing indeterminate tomato plants and…
Which Garden Type is Best for You?
The Beginner’s Guide to Gardening: In-Ground Versus Raised Beds Versus Containers. A comparison of different types of gardens to help decide what type of garden works best for you. Introduction An in-ground garden, raised beds, or container gardening – which…
Start with These Top 10 Easy Vegetables to Grow
The Beginner’s Guide to Gardening and What You should Plant When Starting Your Garden for Easy Success and Wins Introduction When I was little and we were still living in an apartment, my dad started growing tomatoes in big ceramic…
How to Determine Your Area’s Frost Dates
Learn about your zone’s frost dates and planning your growing season Beginner’s Guide to Gardening Introduction I’m determined to create a series of posts for the beginner gardener. Whether you’re brand new and just starting out, have been gardening for a…
My Tomato Plant Leaves Look Gray/Purple: What is the cause?
Identifying issues with your plants can be quite disconcerting and you may not immediately know the reason why your tomato plant’s leaves are changing color. It is important to troubleshoot the problem quickly. This post may contain affiliate links, please…
How to Make a Cozy Sweet Potato Carrot Lentil Soup
On cold fall and winter days, there’s nothing like a warm sweet potato, carrot, and lentil soup. Learn how to make this delicious soup packed with yummy seasonings. This recipe is simple to make into a lentil stew by decreasing…