Grow A Thriving Vegetable Garden
There’s nothing quite like stepping into the garden and gathering your next meal with your own hands. Vegetable gardening connects you to the seasons, nourishes your kitchen, and fills your home with the freshest, most flavorful food imaginable.
Here you’ll find my best tips for growing a cozy, productive kitchen garden—from planning your spring plantings to harvesting the last autumn squash. Let’s get planting!
Getting Started with Vegetables
Begin with the Basics: Planning Your Vegetable Garden
Whether you’re planting a few containers on a sunny balcony or tending full rows of heirloom tomatoes, the foundation of a flourishing vegetable garden starts with good planning.
Seasonal Vegetable Planting
What to Plant and When
Every season brings something new to sow and grow. These planting guides will help you time your crops perfectly for your growing zone.
Heirloom Varieties & Favorites
Grow Old-Fashioned Favorites with Heirlooms
In my garden, I cherish heirloom seeds for their deep flavor, history, and beauty. Here are some of my favorite old varieties to try in your own kitchen garden.
Companion Planting and Natural Care
Grow a Healthier Garden with Friendly Plant Pairings
Companion planting can reduce pests, boost yields, and make your garden thrive naturally. Here's how I plan my beds to work in harmony.
Harvesting and Using Your Vegetables
From Garden to Table
The reward for all your hard work is a basket brimming with fresh vegetables! Learn when and how to harvest for peak flavor, and simple ideas for using your bounty.
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.
Growing your own vegetables is an act of hope, resilience, and joy. No matter how big or small your space, each seed you plant is a gift to your table.
I'm so glad you're here to grow along with me.