Author: Jennifer Cristaldi
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New Year, New Garden: The Lazy Guide to Planning Your Best 2026 Harvest
Why January is the perfect time to dream big (and buy seeds) without getting your hands dirty. Let’s be honest: The weather outside is frightful. But if you’ve found yourself staring at a patch of snow (or mud) in your backyard and imagining a lush jungle of tomatoes and wildflowers,…
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Introduction: The Joy of Homegrown Tomatoes
There’s nothing quite like the flavor of homegrown heirloom tomatoes. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to successfully cultivate delicious tomatoes, from tiny seed to abundant fruit. The Tomato Life Cycle: Seed to Savor Seed Starting Tomatoes have a relatively long growing season, so you…
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Seeds to Direct Sow in May by Zone
Across much of the United States, May marks the height of planting season. In USDA Hardiness Zones 4 and warmer, it’s the time to transplant indoor-started seedlings such as tomatoes and peppers into the garden after the final frost. Additionally, May is the month to directly sow certain seeds outdoors,…
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A Guide to Growing Medicinal Herbs and Plants
In an era where wellness and natural remedies are becoming increasingly popular, the idea of cultivating a personal pharmacy is gaining traction. Growing your own medicinal herbs and plants offers a unique connection to the healing power of nature. You can create your own soothing teas, tinctures, and ointments from…
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5 Common Seed Starting Mistakes To Avoid
February and March are typically the months where we begin to start seeds indoors in the United States. Starting plants from seeds is much more economical than purchasing seedlings from your local garden center, and it is easy to do as long as you keep a few things in mind.…
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12 Seeds to Sow in January
While January may be the heart of winter in USDA Hardiness zones 5 through 7, it is not too early to start seeds indoors. The seeds you plant in January should be ready for transplanting outdoors in mid-March and early April. You do not need a complicated setup to start…