David is a gardening enthusiast who believes in growing your own food as a way to connect with nature. He’s dedicated to helping beginners start their own home gardens, sharing step-by-step advice on planting, harvesting, and enjoying fresh produce straight from the backyard.
Deadheading flowers—removing spent blooms—is a common gardening habit meant to encourage more flowering and keep plants tidy. But did you know that some blooms are …
Planting by the moon phases might sound like something out of a gardening folklore book—but it’s a practice rooted in centuries of tradition. Curious to …
Sesame seeds don’t come from a bottle. They come from tall, sun-soaked plants with pods that crack open like nature’s little treasure chests. And guess …
Imagine a backyard exploding in pastel blooms! Lacecap hydrangeas can make that happen. These beauties dress up any garden with delicate, lacy flower clusters and …
Coreopsis isn’t just another flower—it’s a full-blown fireworks show in your garden. Bold. Bright. Relentless. Until it’s not. One minute you’ve got golden petals lighting …
Looking to break away from the usual garden choices? Ptilotus exaltatus—also known as ‘Mulla Mulla’ or ‘Joey’—offers an eye-catching alternative with its fuzzy, flame-shaped blooms …
Stinging nettles are rude, aggressive, and painful—until they become your garden’s secret weapon. Most folks yank them out in a fury, swearing through the sting. …
