Home for the Harvest has been featured by Google as a Publisher Success Story. This recognition highlights the growth of the website and the impact it has had on gardeners looking for reliable information. Link: https://www.google.com/ads/publisher/stories/home_for_the_harvest/ Home for the Harvest started as a simple website to share gardening knowledge. Over time, it became a trusted […] The post Home for the Harvest featured as a Success Story by Google for Publishers appeared first on Home for the Harvest ..read more

Grass clippings are a valuable resource. Whether left on the lawn, composted, or used as mulch, they provide essential nutrients, improve soil health, and reduce waste. Grass clippings contain nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which can supply up to ~25% of a lawn’s nitrogen needs. Properly managed clippings help recycle nutrients, retain soil moisture, and reduce […] The post What to do with grass clippings appeared first on Home for the Harvest ..read more

Growing your own vegetable seedlings is a great way to extend the growing season, choose rare cultivars, control plant health, and save money. Here’s everything you need to know to successfully grow vegetable seedlings at home. Basics of growing your own vegetable seedlings Here are the basics of growing vegetable seedlings. Before planting At planting […] The post How to grow vegetable seedlings appeared first on Home for the Harvest ..read more

There is no greater joy, no sweeter victory, than standing over a freshly weeded garden bed. I feel like a champion. No—an artist. Every tug, every yank, every stubborn root removed was a stroke of brilliance on the canvas of my garden. The transformation is intoxicating. What was once a chaotic mess of bindweed, dandelions, […] The post The glorious triumph of a weed-free garden bed appeared first on Home for the Harvest ..read more

Creating a wildflower border garden is a fantastic way to bring color, wildlife, and natural beauty to your yard. Start by selecting a diverse range of flowers that bloom at different times of the year, ensuring a continuous show of color. Choose varieties suited to your local climate and sun exposure. Wildflowers generally need less […] The post 15 wildflower border garden ideas appeared first on Home for the Harvest ..read more

Air plants, also known as Tillandsia, are members of the bromeliad family and are native to South America, Central America, the West Indies and the southern United States. These amazing plants have the ability to absorb moisture and nutrients through tiny scales on their leaves instead of roots, making them ideal for small space living […] The post How to grow air plants appeared first on Home for the Harvest ..read more

While basil starter plants are easy to find in most garden centers and even supermarkets, most of the best varieties in terms of growing ease and flavor need to be grown from seed. While the tiny seeds can be a bit fussy, they can be easy to grow once you understand what they need to […] The post How to plant basil seeds appeared first on Home for the Harvest ..read more

Here are some popular gardening quotes along with their sources: “Show me your garden, and I shall tell you who you are.” – Alfred Austin “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn Quotes from Gertrude Jekyll Gertrude Jekyll, a key figure in garden design, is known for her insightful and […] The post Gardening quotes appeared first on Home for the Harvest ..read more

Dive into a field of funnies about overambitious planting projects, the mystery of disappearing tools, and the joys of finally getting that finicky flower to bloom. Gardening memes are for everyone who believes laughter is just as essential to gardening as sunlight and water. Screw it, I’m gardening This is one of my favorite gardening […] The post Gardening memes appeared first on Home for the Harvest ..read more

Organic mulch is a biodegradable material used to cover a garden’s soil surface. It’s biodegradable. These types of mulches are derived from natural sources, including composted leaves, bark chips, pine needles, composted yard trimmings, straw, and grass clippings. Organic mulch improves soil quality as it decomposes, helps retain soil moisture, suppresses weeds, and regulates soil […] The post Organic mulch appeared first on Home for the Harvest ..read more