Gardening was never my forte. Honestly, I proudly wore the label of a “brown thumb” for most of my life. I’d often cringe at the thought of tending to plants, certain I’d unintentionally send them to an early demise. But little did I know that my journey from reluctant gardener to someone who finds solace…
Top-Selling Thorn-Proof Gardening Gloves
Thorn-proof gardening gloves are an essential tool for any gardener who deals with prickly plants, thorny shrubs, or any potentially harmful vegetation. They provide protection against cuts, punctures, and scratches. Therefore, they allow you to work in the garden more safely and comfortably. They don’t have to be costly but you do want to make…
The Gardener’s Brain
As you stand amidst the lush, vibrant foliage of a garden, your busy mind settles into the soothing rhythm of the natural world. The rumination stops. You notice the gentle rustling of leaves, the cheerful chorus of birdsong, and the earthy aroma of freshly turned soil. It’s in these still moments that you realize there’s…
8 Best Gardening Hats for Ultimate Sun Protection and Style!
The best gardening hats offer protection from the sun that goes beyond just providing a little bit of shade. They protect your eyes. Moreover, they help regulate your body heat. Plus they have other great features such as protection from rain or insects. Of course, you might as well be stylish while in the garden…
My Favorite Garden Metaphors
The garden and the things that grow in it provide such great lessons for life. Perhaps that’s why there are so many terrific gardening metaphors. By looking at what nature has to teach us, we truly can learn a lot. So, here are some of my favorite garden metaphors and what I love about them….
Top 7 Eco-Friendly Peat Moss Alternatives
Peat moss has a long history of gardening benefits. However, it also poses significant problems for the environment when you use peat moss. Therefore you might want to explore peat moss alternatives. There are plenty of great options that do the job without damaging the earth. What Is Peat Moss? Peat moss is a type…
Substack Gardening: Must-Read Newsletters If You Love Nature
I recently shared with you how much I was loving Lia’s Living Almanac. It’s a Substack newsletter related to plants and gardening. However, it’s not the only one that I subscribe to. Substack has many different gardening and nature newsletters that you might want to check out. Therefore, I wanted to share some more of…
Shopping for Grow Lights? Learn the Optimal Number of Lumens Required for Your Plants.
If you’re venturing into the realm of indoor gardening, one essential tool you’ll need to master is the grow light. These artificial light sources mimic the sun’s rays, providing the energy necessary for plants to thrive. However, choosing the best grow lights for plants can be a daunting task. After all, there are a large…
Book Review: Homegrown Flax and Cotton
Every once in a while, I get to marry multiple interests. For example, I have long loved crochet and believe in the slow yarn movement. Every now and then, I can combine that with gardening. I shared a bit of that with you when I did a book review of A Garden to Dye For….
9 Cheap Ways To Naturally Attract Pollinators
Pollinators are important to your garden. If you want a sustainable garden, then you’ll want to find ways to naturally attract pollinators. And if you want a frugal garden, then you’ll need to figure out how to do so cheaply. Luckily, there are a lot of options for you to do so. What Are Pollinators?…