Garden Maintenance
Every beautiful garden is built on thoughtful maintenance. From nurturing your soil to managing pests, this page gathers all of my best tips for keeping your kitchen garden thriving through every season. Learn how to mulch beds, rotate your crops, set up trellises, and more to create a quiet rhythm that will keep the whole garden humming.
Soil Health & Composting
Everything Begins with Healthy Soil
Healthy soil is the heart of every abundant garden. Learn how to enrich your beds with compost and no-till methods that support long-term fertility and structure.
Pest, Weed, & Disease Management
Protect Your Garden Naturally
These gentle, organic methods will help you reduce pest pressure, control weeds, and keep disease away from your plants.
Watering, Mulching, & Seasonal Tasks
Create a Low-Stress Garden Maintenance Routine
Simple practices like mulch layering and drip irrigation help retain moisture, reduce weeds, and support a low-effort garden throughout the growing season.
Crop Rotation & Planning
Plan for Long-Term Garden Health
Rotating crops and planning ahead keeps soil balanced, pests confused, and your yields high. Here’s how I organize my kitchen garden to grow smarter, not harder.
Tools, Structures, Garden Projects
Equip Your Garden for Success
From trellises to trowels, the right tools and structures can make your garden more beautiful, efficient, and enjoyable to work in.
Vegetable Garden Care
Keep Your Veggies Growing Beautifully
All vegetables and fruits need different things to grow healthy and strong! Learn how to care for your vegetable garden with these guides.
Watch and Learn
Step Into the Garden with Me
Take a quiet tour through my vegetable beds, see what's thriving each season, and learn cozy tips for harvesting and cooking from the garden.
Garden maintenance doesn’t have to be overwhelming—it’s just a little care, done consistently and lovingly, that adds up to beauty and abundance. I’m so glad you’re here to grow along with me.
This strawberry rhubarb butter is the perfect sweet-tart spread for springtime preserving. Enjoy canning it or freezing to enjoy all year long!