Andrew

Hi, I’m Andrew. I grew up on a farm, so growing food has been part of my life for a long time. After Betty and I got married, we started growing and canning on our own land. More recently, when we bought our property, we put in 21 raised garden beds. We grew so much that we were able to can over 100 quart jars of produce. On this site, I write the kind of blog posts I wish I had when we were figuring it out.

18 Purple Perennials That Bring Color and Pollinators to Your Garden

July 14, 2025

Purple flowers bring something special to a garden. They’re calm, bold, and go well with ...

Ground Cover Plants

15 Edible Ground Covers That Look Good and Feed You Too

July 14, 2025

If you’ve ever looked at a patch of bare soil and thought, “I should plant ...

How to Stop Tomatoes from Splitting

July 11, 2025

Tomatoes cracking open right before they’re ripe is one of the most frustrating things in ...

10 Stunning Roof Garden Design Ideas for Every Style and Space

July 11, 2025

Got a roof that’s just sitting there doing nothing? You might as well turn it ...

How to Water Plants Indoors

July 11, 2025

Watering indoor plants isn’t complicated, but it’s something a lot of people struggle with. Too ...

20 Fall Flowers to Plant for a Colorful Autumn Garden

July 10, 2025

When fall arrives, things usually start winding down in the garden – but it doesn’t ...

How to Build a Pallet Herb Garden at Home

July 9, 2025

If you’ve got a wooden pallet lying around and you like the idea of growing ...

Square Foot Garden

Square Foot Gardening Plans for Easy and Abundant Harvests

July 9, 2025

Square foot gardening is one of the easiest ways to grow food without needing a ...

Raising Quails: Beginner’s Guide to Quail Care, Housing & Feeding

July 8, 2025

Raising quails might not be the first thing folks think of when they talk about ...

How to Plan a Vegetable Garden Layout

July 7, 2025

A good garden starts with a good plan. You don’t need anything fancy – just ...