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The Key to Fresh Indoor Herbs All Year Long

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

While indoor plants for decor are undoubtedly beautiful, there’s something to be said for plants that are pretty and functional. If you love to cook, want easy access to fragrant herbs for drying or tea making, or simply have an empty kitchen windowsill that you want to fill, consider planting an indoor herb garden. Don’t worry, it’s not as hard as you think, and if you follow these simple tricks, you’ll be able to enjoy fresh, free herbs all year long.

I Grew the Perfect Indoor Palm: Here’s How You Can Too

3 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

Palms are some of the most inviting indoor plants. They immediately conjure up images of a tropical paradise and leave you remembering your last vacation to the beach. Since most climates are not suitable for these tropical beauties due to cool temperatures and low humidity, it makes sense to bring them indoors and watch them flourish.

9 Things You Need for the Perfect Garden Shed (and how to keep it organized)

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

The chaos of the busy planting season along with a frenzied harvest and preparations for fall can leave your outdoor shed looking a little chaotic. Since you pretty much have to halt all other garden activities until spring, now is a great time to reorganize and reevaluate your garden shed and determine what you really need. Set aside some time on the next sunny weekend to create the ultimate storage shed. Your future self will thank you when you know exactly where to find that obscure weeding tool. Don’t know where to start? Follow these tips, and you’ll be organized in no time.

8 Steps to Growing the Perfect Container Lemon Tree Indoors

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

Sorry to burst your bubble, but if you don’t live in a tropical environment, that lemon tree you planted oh-so-hopefully in your garden isn’t going to make it through winter. There is a sliver lining; however. With a little patience and persistence, you can grow your very own lemon tree indoors. Fresh lemons await! Here’s what you need to do to get started.

Green Tomato Pickling: Why It Rocks and How to Do It

3 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

It’s always a sad day when that temperamental wind races through your garden and dislodges unripe tomatoes from the vine. Not to worry! You can turn those tomatoes into yummy pickles with just a few simple steps. Here are our favorite ways to enjoy green tomatoes and give you a delightful snack throughout the winter months.

Designing the Perfect Sunroom (9 Elements You Need to Have)

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

Your sunroom should be an oasis. A place where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy being close to nature while still in the comfort of your own home. If your house has an underutilized sunroom that is nothing but a bare room with some wicker furniture and a potted plant, it’s time to kick things up a notch and take advantage of your beautiful space. If you are looking to add a sunroom to your home, there are a few things you should keep in mind as you design it. Either way, if you include these nine elements and a little personal flair, you will soon have an ideal relaxation paradise.

Strapped For Time? How to be an Efficient Gardener

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

Life can get busy very quickly, especially in the prime gardening months of the spring and summer, and it can be hard to chisel out time from your tight schedule to spend in the garden. If you find yourself searching for ways to maximize your precious garden time and become more efficient, then these tips are for you. Read on to find out more.

Do These 7 Things to Your Outdoor Container Plants Before Bringing Them Inside

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

The end of summer doesn’t have to mean the end of your outdoor container plants. Though perennial plants usually won’t survive a freeze in pots, it is possible to extend their life by bringing them into the warm embrace of your temperature-controlled home. Box up those knick-knacks and make room for some welcome houseguests that will liven up your space and make the winter more bearable. Here are just a few other things you should do before your container plants come a-knocking.

So You Got a Dehydrator: 5 Delicious Things You Can Make

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

Once you have a dehydrator, there’s a whole new world of delicious and nutritious recipes for you to enjoy. This method of drying your food preserves most of the nutritional content and is a great way to keep your bountiful harvest from going to waste. Read on for some of our favorite ways to use a dehydrator.

11 Things You Need to Know Before You Get Goats

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

So you have a flock of chickens, an ever-expanding vegetable garden, and you are well on your way towards increasing your self-sufficiency and sustainability. But what about goats? You often see them on lists of the best “homestead animals,” and fresh, raw milk would be nice too, right? Before you start researching the nearest goat breeder and building an enclosure, there are a few things you need to consider.

Plant these Bulbs in the Fall for Beautiful Spring Blooms

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

Though hard work and diligent care of delicate seeds can be rewarding, it is also nice to fill your garden with bulbs and simply forget about them. These fall-planted bulbs rest quietly under the earth until they surprise you in spring with beautiful blooms and boldfaced defiance of winter’s deathly chill.

The Key to Fresh Indoor Herbs All Year Long

I Grew the Perfect Indoor Palm: Here’s How You Can Too

9 Things You Need for the Perfect Garden Shed (and how to keep it organized)

8 Steps to Growing the Perfect Container Lemon Tree Indoors

Green Tomato Pickling: Why It Rocks and How to Do It

Designing the Perfect Sunroom (9 Elements You Need to Have)

Strapped For Time? How to be an Efficient Gardener

Do These 7 Things to Your Outdoor Container Plants Before Bringing Them Inside

So You Got a Dehydrator: 5 Delicious Things You Can Make

11 Things You Need to Know Before You Get Goats

Plant these Bulbs in the Fall for Beautiful Spring Blooms

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