In order to be successful in starting seeds indoors, you must emulate what Mother Nature provides outdoors. Light, warmth, and structure are the key components to a good seed starting set up.

Every gardener needs a potting bench. For us, we have been planning to build one for a couple years and finally got around to doing it and I am thrilled with how it turned out. It took a day to build with two sets of hands and lucky for you, we are sharing our plans and cut list with you to hopefully save you even more time.

Starting seeds is challenging for many gardeners and quite frankly, something we have struggled with for years. Since we began gardening in 2013, we have tried a few different seed starting set-ups but have landed on a simple and small set-up using a pack-away indoor greenhouse.

Bee’s are SO good for the Earth. In fact, honey bees are responsible for 80% of the world’s cultivated crops pollination. Yes, crazy right? This basically means plants need bee’s to reproduce. Without bee’s plants wont be able to reproduce or yield fruit. Without plants, humans go hungry.

Composting in your yard is a great way to not only provide great nutrition to your soil but also reuse every day waste around your house. This dual-bin system we have been using for over a year now and have been consistently getting 2-3 wheelbarrows of compost every 3 months.

Struggling to find a raised bed for your garden that is affordable, large, and will last forever? Well, you’ve come to the right spot. For about $75 and just a few hours, you can build a product better than anything you’ll buy commercially.

A trellis is a great addition to any backyard garden. They give you an opportunity to grow vertical and save space in your garden! Installing a trellis in your garden is easy, and we are here to share with you our design and DIY instructions for a beautiful and functional trellis that will last a long time.

By taking the time to care for your rose, you are encouraging overall plant health and guaranteeing the best blooms all summer long - and who doesn’t want that?

We understand the internet can be your oyster for knowledge, but sometimes it’s overwhelming. Which is why we broke down the top resources into just 4, yes just 4! We hope you find this information useful and to the point.

The list of benefits from roses is seemingly endless. A simple Google search yields hundreds of beauty and health uses for roses. To make rose water, literally all you need are fresh rose petals (free from any pesticides), distilled water and a way to boil.

Pergolas are great addition for any yard, they are not only functional in adding shade to our outdoor kitchen space, but acts as a focal point. Our pergola is a simple modern design with an angled top. This job costs around $600, takes two sets of hands and can be done in a weekend. In this post we explain the details in how we built our pergola. We give you a shopping list and break down the process into 7 easy steps.

Water is becoming a more and more precious commodity, especially here in California with the increasing population and continued drought conditions. By installing a drip system you not only save money, but also have happier healthier plants and more time to spend enjoying your yard rather than tending to it.

Our garden reveal is here! And we’re so excited to share with you the simple steps to do before breaking ground.

This guide breaks down the steps to creating a simple garden fence using hog wire. We give you a list of the necessary tools, along with a shopping list for 50 feet of fence. This whole project can be completed in a day or two (depending on your skill level and extra help) and costs less than $300!