DIY Pallet Planter Boxes

I love these DIY pallet planter boxes.  They are easy to build, light weight, versatile and look great whether indoors or outside.  Their compact size makes them perfect for patio and balcony gardening as well.  I came up with them almost by accident when I was trying to find something to do with the scraps I had left over from

Gardening From Seed

The days are growing longer and spring is finally here.  Now is the perfect time to begin gardening from seed.  For many, starting a spring garden begins with a trip to the local store to pick up this year’s plants.  While buying garden plants and herbs offers a convenient way to start this year’s growing season, it does come with

5 Tips for Starting a Garden

Well, spring is finally here, and around our little homestead this means getting things ready for this year’s gardening season. So, in lieu of the season, I’ve put together these 5 tips for starting a garden. No bones about it, planting and maintaining a backyard garden is quite a bit of work. However, few things are more rewarding than harvesting