Gardening Tips for Beginners

Tips and tricks for gardeners just starting out and need some extra inspiration.

How to Divide Dahlia Tubers in the Spring
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How to Divide Dahlia Tubers in the Spring

Did you know that dividing your dahlia tubers every year has many benefits? I’ll show you my process for dividing dahlia tubers in the spring and explain the advantages of splitting these dahlia root clumps annually. Dividing your dahlia bulbs every year is essential to get the most beautiful flowers and best results from your…

Growing Tulips from Bulbs: Tulip Care and Maintenance 101
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Growing Tulips from Bulbs: Tulip Care and Maintenance 101

Are you growing tulip bulbs in the garden this spring? This garden guide has everything you need to know about growing and caring for tulips. Tulip flowers are one of my favorite symbols of spring, with their vibrant colors and uniquely shaped blooms. I love them so much that I decided to grow them in…

Easy Cut Flowers to Grow Indoors from Seeds for Beginners
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Easy Cut Flowers to Grow Indoors from Seeds for Beginners

Are you considering growing a cut flower garden but want the process to be a simple and fun experience? This guide will help you choose some of the easiest flowers to grow indoors from seed, giving you more time to enjoy your cut flower garden. For beginners, growing flowers from seed can be gratifying. There’s…

How to Cut Back Outdoor Garden Evergreen Ferns
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How to Cut Back Outdoor Garden Evergreen Ferns

Are your outdoor ferns looking old and tired? Now is the time to refresh them so they look vibrant and healthy again. This post will guide you through the best practices for cutting back outdoor evergreen ferns just in time for the new gardening season. Evergreen ferns are the focal point in the shadier areas…

How to Plan Your Garden Using Lessons from Last Year
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How to Plan Your Garden Using Lessons from Last Year

Have you ever planned your garden based on the lessons you’ve learned from last year? In this post, I’ll share the process of planning the garden for the upcoming year and making informed decisions about things like plant selection, layout, soil preparation, and pest management. Believe it or not, it’s that time of year when…

January Gardening Tips and To-Dos for the Pacific Northwest
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January Gardening Tips and To-Dos for the Pacific Northwest

You would be surprised by how many January gardening to-dos need to be worked on in your Pacific Northwest garden. It may be a cold and rainy month but it’s time to get back in the garden again! Follow along as I share my tips and gardening checklist for the month of January. These essential…