Hi Garden Friend! One thing I’ve learned after installing quite a few raised bed gardens over the years is this: What you put inside the beds matters just as much as the beds themselves. The right soil mix can mean stronger plants, bigger harvests, and a garden that’s much easier to maintain. The wrong mix can make growing vegetables a lot harder than it needs to be. So today I’m sharing a few helpful guides to make filling your raised beds simple. 🌱 Start With the Right Soil Mix Before you...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Garden Friend! Raised beds are one of the easiest ways to grow a productive vegetable garden… but I see the same mistakes happen over and over again. And the frustrating part? Most of them are completely avoidable once you know what to look for. Here are 5 raised bed mistakes I see all the time: Using wood that’s too thinIt’s tempting to save money on lumber, but thin boards often warp, rot, or break much faster than thicker boards. Growing vegetables in too much shadeMost vegetables need...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Garden Friend! If you’ve ever wanted a garden that smells amazing, tastes better, and actually makes life easier… I think herbs are the answer. They’re some of the simplest, most rewarding plants to grow for beginner gardeners, and they save you money too! Those little grocery store herb packs add up fast, but one herb plant can give you many harvests for months (herbs are truly one of the biggest bang-for-your-buck crops in a home garden). Here are a few herb articles to help you get...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Garden Friend! If you’ve ever wanted flowers that feel easy and joyful to grow…zinnias are it. I planted a small row one summer 20 years ago just to try them, and suddenly I had bouquets on my kitchen table. Bees everywhere, bright colors in my veggie beds, and flowers to share with neighbors. Now I never skip zinnias. If you want that same magic in your garden, I put together a simple guide for you. 👉 Read the full guide: How to Grow Zinnias for Endless Backyard Bouquets Here’s what...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Garden Friend! Can I tell you something? Some of my favorite harvests haven’t come from big raised beds… they’ve come from simple pots on a patio. If you’ve been putting off gardening because you don’t have a backyard, or you feel overwhelmed by the idea of “starting a whole garden”, container gardening is such a gentle way to begin. A few good pots, quality soil, sunshine, and you’re on your way. You don’t need a big plan. You just need a place to start. My Favorite Fabric Lined Pots...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Garden Friend! If you’ve been staring at your tomato plants wondering “Am I doing this right?”… I promise you’re not alone. Tomatoes can be a little extra sometimes. One day they look amazing, and the next they’re wilting, cracking, or just not growing the way you expected. So consider this your friendly gardening pep talk. Avoid These Common Tomato Mistakes Most tomato problems come down to a few beginner missteps, like planting too early, overwatering, or skipping support. Before you get...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Garden Friend! If seed starting feels confusing, you’re not doing anything wrong — it’s one of the most common gardening questions. Once you know your last frost date, the rest is just counting backward a few weeks. I created a super simple planting calendar to make indoor seed starting feel a lot less overwhelming: 👉 When to Start Seeds Indoors (Easy Planting Calendar) I hope it helps you feel more confident and excited as gardening season gets closer. 🌿 Happy growing,Lettuce Grow...
2 months ago • 1 min read
🌿 Plant of the Month: Kale Hi Garden Friend, I’m a huge fan of kale—it’s not just trendy, it’s a nutrient powerhouse that’s easy to grow and so versatile in the kitchen. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, kale is forgiving, productive, and keeps on giving all season long. 🥬 Why I Love Kale Packed with vitamins A, C, and K (and fiber!) Thrives in cool weather—perfect for fall, mild winter, and early spring gardens You can harvest leaf by leaf, so it keeps producing If you...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Garden Friend, If you're thinking about this year’s garden (or feeling like seed starting season is approaching fast), now is a great time to slow down just enough to plan ahead. I wanted to share two resources that work really well together if you’re hoping for a smoother, less chaotic growing season. 1. The New and Updated LGS Garden Planner & Journal This is a 92-page printable planner I created because I was tired of scattered notes, half-filled notebooks, and trying to remember what I...
3 months ago • 2 min read