Welcome to the Garden Journal
Here you will find blog posts on all the tips and tricks to help make your gardening & homesteading journey easier. You can expect to find posts on all things gardening, backyard conservation, modern homesteading, simple & sustainable living and so much more!
The Garden in February: what to plant in your zone 9 garden
February is the transition period between cool-season and warm-season crops. It is also the perfect time to get ready for spring. In this post I will go over the garden tasks you should be doing this month as well as provide a list of edible and flower crops that you can plant in the month of February.
What Are Native Plants and Why Are They So Important?
You may have heard about native plants and are wondering what they are and how to use them. In this post I will explain what native plants are, 10 reasons why you should plant them and how to incorporate them into your landscape.
Seed Starting 101 (Part 1): Direct Sow vs Transplant
In this post I will go over all of the details on how to choose between direct sowing and transplanting as well as the advantages of each method.
Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Garden: 7 Simple Steps
Are you looking to start a garden but don’t know where to begin? This post will help remove the frustration of starting a garden in 7 simple steps.