This site is made by casual gardeners, for casual gardeners.
We try to avoid complex terminology, specific planting procedures, and confusing “how-to” processes.
Our goal is to make it easy for the beginner or “normal” person to get into the hobby of growing their own plants by breaking everything down to plain English.
After all, what’s the fun of gardening if it feels like a math problem?
We have how-to plant guides, care guides, and other informational articles for all your basic-to-moderate planting needs. We write for the casual gardener trying to get into the hobby- without overwhelming them!
At least, that’s what we aim to do!
If you ever have any questions about caring for your plants, suggestions/feedback, or want to contribute an article, feel free to drop us a message!
From one typical gardener to another- reap the fruits of your harvest!
Vegetable plant guides
Check out our collection of guides for planting vegetables, care guides, and how-to guides. Everything you need to know getting the most out of your next harvest and maximize crop yield.
How to Grow Batavian Lettuce (Everything You Need to Know)
Learn how to grow Batavian lettuce with this care sheet for beginners.
How to Grow Ice Queen Lettuce (Guide)
Learn how to grow and care for Ice Queen Lettuce with this beginner’s guide. Covers everything you need to know.
How to Grow San Marzano Tomatoes (Complete Care Guide)
Read about how to grow San Marzano tomatoes in your garden. Complete care sheet for planting, growing, and caring for San Marzano tomatoes. Perfect for beginners.
How to Grow Poblano Peppers (Care Sheet)
Want to grow poblano peppers from seed in your garden? Get the complete care sheet with beginner-friendly tips to get the most yield possible!
How to Grow Snow Peas in Containers (Care Guide)
Want to plant snow peas in containers? Learn everything you need to know in this beginner’s guide. Covers soil, propagation, care, and more for snow peas.
How to Grow Mesclun for Spring Mix Salads (Beginner’s Guide)
Learn how to grow mesclun at home in your garden so you can make your own spring salad mix with ease.
How to Grow Jalapenos from Store-Bought peppers
Learn how to grow jalapenos from store-bought peppers! Complete guide for beginners that covers everything you need to know for jalapeno care.
How to Grow Eggplant from Cuttings (Store Bought!)
Learn how to grow eggplants from cuttings (scraps) using store bought eggplant. Complete guide for beginners.
How to Hand Pollinate Cucumbers (Complete Guide)
Learn how to pollinate your cucumber by hand! When bees don’t aren’t there to do the work, you can do it manually. Complete guide for beginners with step-by-step instructions.
How to Regrow Parsnip From Cuttings (Replant Parsnip Tops)
Learn how to replant parsnips from scraps in your garden so you can enjoy them over and over.
See all of our vegetable care guides.
Fruit plant guides
Get the most yield from your fruits with our fruit plant care guides. Every fruit from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Reap the seeds of your labor!
How to Grow Cucamelons – Mouse Melons (Complete Care Sheet)
Learn how to grow and care for cucamleons (sour gherkins). Complete care guide covering soil type, basic requirements, propagation, harvesting, and more.
How to Grow Dewberry (Complete Guide)
Want to grow some dewberries? Check out this complete care guide for propagating, harvesting, and dewberry TLC.
How to Grow Honeyberry (Beginner’s Guide)
Grow your own honeyberry with this complete care guide. Covers everything you need to know.
How to Grow Gooseberry (Beginner’s Guide)
Learn how to grow gooseberry with this complete guide. Covers all the basics for beginners, including soil, pH, planting techniques, harvesting, recipes, etc.
How to Regrow Pineapple from Scraps (Store Bought!)
Want to regrow pineapple you bought from the store? Here’s a complete guide that details all the different things you need to know- including growing in water!
How to Propagate Blueberry Bushes (Complete Guide)
Want to propagate your blueberry bushes to get more yield? Find out how to layer, grow from cuttings, or even start from seed!
6 Natural Ways to Hand Pollinate Tomatoes (How To)
Learn how to hand-pollinate tomatoes naturally with these DIY techniques. No need for birds or bees!
How to Grow Avocados in California (In Your Backyard)
Thinking about planting some avocados in California? Here’s what you need to know.
See all of our fruit plant care guides.
Ornamental flower guides
Beautify your garden with flowers that span every visible color of the rainbow. Add a splash of color (or more) and get the garden of your dreams.
How to Winterize Oleander (Overwintering Guide)
Learn how to winterize oleander for the cold season. Complete guide for soil prep, moving oleander inside, and protecting your plant. Overwintering oleander is easy.
How to Grow Mondo Grass (Monkey Grass) – Beginner’s Care Guide
Want some easy plant cover? Grow some mondo grass! Learn how to care for this hardy, versatile, and easy to grow grass with care guide.
How to Grow Persian Shield Plants (Beginner’s Guide)
Learn how to grow Persian shield plants in your home or garden. Complete guide that covers everything you need to know.
How to Overwinter Agapanthus Plants (Beginner’s Guide)
Need to prepare your agapanthus for the winter? Learn how to overwinter it, whether you’re growing it outside or in pots.
How to Grow Winterberry Holly (Care Guide)
Want to plant winterberry holly? Learn all the basics with this complete care guide. Covers winter care, planting, propagation, pollination, and more.
How to Propagate Grape Hyacinths from Bulb or Seed
Planning to grow some grape hyacinths in your garden? Learn how to grow them from bulb or seed with this easy guide.
See all of our ornamental plant guides.
Perennial flower guides
These plants come back every year, but will wither during the winter. Learn how to get the most bloom from them throughout the year and protect them from the cold.
How to Grow Rex Begonia (Easy Guide)
Want to grow rex begonias indoors? Learn everything you need to know. Complete guide for rex begonia care.
How to Grow Calla Lilies (Beginner’s Guide)
Learn how to grow calla lilies with this complete guide for beginners. Covers everything you need to know!
How to Grow Rhododendrons (Beginner’s Guide)
Want to plant Rhododendrons in your yard? Read our complete care sheet for beginners.
How to Grow Shamrock (Beginner’s Care Sheet)
Learn everything you need to know about how to grow shamrock in this complete care guide for beginners.
How to Propagate Spiderette Babies (3 Methods)
Want to propagate your spider plant baby? Learn how to do it with 3 different methods in this beginner-friendly guide. Step-by-step care guide.
How to Grow Mistletoe (Beginner’s Care Sheet)
Want to grow mistletoe in your garden? This complete guide for beginners covers everything you need to know to grow and care for mistletoe plants.
How to Grow Hollyhock (Complete Care Guide)
Learn how to grow hollyhock with this detailed care sheet. Covers soil, ph, propagation, seed starting, and more.
How to Grow Butterwort (Pinguicula) – Complete Care Sheet
Wanna grow butterwort? Get the complete care sheet to grow and care for Pinguicula with this beginner-friendly article. Covers everything you need to know in one place!
How to Grow Virginia Creeper (Beginner’s Care Sheet)
Learn how to grow Virginia creeper in your garden. This perennial vine plant can is known for its extraordinary ability to climb.
How to Grow California Poppy (Beginner’s Care Guide)
Ever drive on the sunny countryside roads of California and see those pretty yellow flowers in the fields? (Antelope Valley, anyone?) California poppy, the state flower of CA, is one of the few plants that can be adapted to nearly any garden even across the US. Those just may be California poppies! These perennial flowers […]
See all of our perennial plant guides.
Annual flower guides
These plants show off their gorgeous colors, flowers, and blooms all year long until the cold season approaches. Learn how to maximize their color and volume.
How to Grow Jewelweed (Ultimate Care Sheet)
Learn how to grow jewelweed impatiens with this complete care sheet. Covers everything you need to know.
How to Grow False Aralia Indoors (Beginner’s Guide)
Learn how to grow false aralia with this complete beginner’s guide. Covers everything you need to know to grow it indoors.
Winter Care for Pansies (Complete Guide)
Learn how to take care of pansies over the winter with this complete care guide. Covers various techniques used to protect them from the winter’s wrath.
See all of our annual plant guides.
Succulent care guides
Drought-tolerant, colorful, and delightful patterns. Succulents make excellent indoor plants to brighten up any room. Learn how to care for the most popular succulents on the planet.
How to Grow Aloe Vera Outdoors (Care Guide)
Learn how to plant and care for Aloe Vera succulents outside your home. Covers soil type, pH, sunlight, watering, and more. Get your aloe to flower with this beginner’s guide!
See all of our succulent plant guides.
Herb care guides
Perfect for plucking and seasoning your own recipes, herbal plants are easy-to-grow and offer a variety of unique flavors. Most can be grow inside the kitchen within a mason jar.
How to Grow Spicy Globe Basil (Beginner’s Guide)
Learn how to grow Spicy Globe Basil. Choose the right soil, temperature, and learn how to maximize your yield.
How to Grow Goldenseal (Complete Care Guide)
Grow goldenseal in your garden with this complete care guide for beginners. Covers soil, watering, sunlight, and more. Learn how to grow and care for goldenseal in your garden.
How to Grow Chives in Containers (Care Guide)
Want to grow chives in containers at home? Learn how to do it with this complete care sheet. Perfect for beginners!
How to Grow Genovese Basil (Complete Care Sheet)
Learn how to grow and care for Genovese basil with this complete care sheet for beginners. Covers propagation, planting, harvesting, and more!
How to Grow Parsley From Cuttings (Regrow Store-Bought Parsley)
Learn how to grow parsley from store bought cuttings. Complete guide for growing parsley indoors over water. Right in your kitchen!
How to Regrow Basil (Complete Guide)
Learn how to regrow basil in the home kitchen. Guide covers everything from choosing a store-bought basil to container planting. Everything you need to know for beginners.
How to Grow Anthurium (Beginner’s Guide)
Learn how to grow anthurium with this complete guide. Covers everything you need to know.
How to Grow Sorrel at Home (Beginners Guide)
Wondering how to grow sorrel in your garden or inside your house? Learn all the basics of sorrel care in this complete guide for beginners!
How to Grow Catmint (Beginner’s Guide)
Learn how to grow catmint with this complete guide. Covers planting, soil type, propagation, best uses, and more.
How to Grow Mexican Tarragon (Ultimate Guide)
Learn how to grow Mexican tarragon with this beginner’s guide. Covers everything you need to know to grow, care, and harvest false tarragon.
See all of our herb plant guides.