These minimalist holiday wreaths are quick to make and lovely to look at. With fresh greenery, they’re festive on a doorway, grouped together on a plain wall, or hung from the ceiling. Make a few of these simple timeless wreaths to decorate your…
Fall yard cleanup makes a big difference preparing your garden for winter. A good fall cleanup will lead to a more productive growing season next year as well as a healthier, green lawn. Let’s look at the fall garden yard work…
The Okanagan is in full harvest season right now. With Thanksgiving and Halloween approaching, there are lots of pumpkins available locally. Going to pumpkin patches to pick out your own pumpkins is a wonderful Fall activity. Whether you’re looking for a…
It’s leaf mold season! Autumn leaves are the quintessential sign of fall. Lucky for us, they’re not only pretty…but also useful. Composting leaves is an easy way to transform them into DIY natural plant food. This tutorial explains exactly how to make leaf…
To grow garlic, start by choosing a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Plant garlic cloves in the fall, about 4-6 weeks before the ground freezes. Space them 6 inches apart and 2 inches deep, with the pointed end up. Water…
Wondering about organic gardening and trying not to make too many mistakes? There is something so wonderfully idyllic about a home garden. They definitely shouldn’t conjure up images of scary chemicals. That being said, there are some really common ways…
A DIY drip irrigation system is a set of hoses and connectors that have been cut and sized to fit your unique garden layout. The materials for a simple irrigation system are generally available at the local hardware store and…
Hugelkultur is a very efficient and productive composting method that can create an eco-friendly raised garden bed. Hugelkultur is a form of in-place composting in which logs from fallen trees are buried at the bottom of a garden bed. These…
To harvest garlic scapes is one of the annual garden milestones I most look forward to. Here’s when and how to cut your garlic scapes for the healthiest plants (and most delicious scapes!). What are garlic scapes? Garlic scapes are…
Growing kale indoors is totally possible and can be totally easy. You just have to make sure the baby kale plants get what they need. Luckily kale is one of the easiest vegetables to grow at home! Types of kale to…
Quality potting soil is incredibly important for your container plants. There are many different pre-mixed options available, but you can often get the best mix by customizing your potting soil with perlite. Here’s how to use perlite in potting mix…