Hi, I’m Karen, and I am so glad you are here. I believe there is something powerful in the simple act of growing. Whether it is harvesting fresh, organic vegetables in your own backyard garden, or creating a butterfly oasis on your patio, growing helps us reconnect with nature. It has been shown that gardening…
Using Wood Ash in the Vegetable Garden: What Every Gardener Should Know
I live in an older home with fireplace. Many years ago, we purchased a wood burning fireplace insert for it. We knew if we wanted a warmer house without astronomical heating bills, we had to look for alternatives. We generally don’t use it unless the temperatures get below freezing and we’ve had a few opportunities…
What’s Holding You Back From Growing Your Own Vegetables?
If you’ve ever thought: I don’t have enough time I don’t have enough space I don’t know enough I tried before and it didn’t work You’re not alone. These are the exact reasons most people give when they want to grow vegetables — but haven’t quite started or they stopped after a season or two….
Before You Plan Your Garden, Create a Vision
Every January, I see the same thing happen. Gardeners buy seeds.They sketch plans.They make ambitious lists. And then—somewhere between planting and mid-season—they feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or discouraged. Not because they did anything wrong, but because they skipped one important step: They never created a vision for their garden. Before you decide what to plant or…
How Long Is Your Growing Season? A Simple Guide for Gardeners
Your growing season is basically the window of time each year when plants can grow outside without getting zapped by frost. Technically, it starts after your last frost in spring and ends when the first frost shows up in fall. That frost-free stretch is what most people mean when they talk about their growing season….
Why You Should Stop Pulling Up Vegetable Plants (and What to Do Instead)
There is one garden habit I only started using fairly recently. For years, I thought pulling plants out by the roots was the right way to clean up my vegetable garden. A neat, empty bed felt productive — like I was finishing the season properly. But what I didn’t realize was that in trying to…
Create a Garden Vision Board to Plan Your Best Garden Yet
Today is one of those gloomy, drizzling rain days. Barely 50 degrees, gray skies, and definitely not a day to be out in the garden. But honestly? My mind is already on next spring and next year’s garden. This time of year, there’s not a lot we can do outside — but winter is perfect…
Easy Poinsettia Cookies for Christmas Parties and Cookie Exchanges
Whether you’re heading to a cookie exchange, packing treats for an office party, or just want to surprise a neighbor with something festive, these Poinsettia Cookies check every box. They look fancy (like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen), but they’re simple enough to whip up on a weeknight. And if you’re like me…
Winter Vegetable Recipe Using Your Cool-Season Garden Harvest
When the weather turns chilly and the garden slows down, I always find myself craving simple, comforting meals — the kind you can whip up quickly but still feel good about. And if those meals use vegetables you’re growing right now? Even better. If you planted potatoes, carrots, broccoli, or fresh herbs this fall (or…
Why Your First Frost Date Matters More than Your Garden Zone
If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I talk a lot about timing in the garden.Not zones… not charts… not what your neighbor is planting.Just timing. And it all starts with one thing: Your frost dates. Most gardeners focus so much on their USDA zone that they forget it tells you nothing about…
How to Create a Fun Family Christmas Movie Night (Free Printable Tickets + Bucket List)
If your family loves cozy blankets, hot cocoa, and a classic holiday movie marathon as much as mine does… you’re going to LOVE this! Introducing The Family’s Christmas Movie Bucket List — a festive printable packed with your favorite holiday classics, space to give each movie a family rating, and a spot to jot down…
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