I’ve been doing a lot of fall garden consultations lately, and one question keeps coming up again and again: “What do I cut down in fall, what do I leave, and should I be doing it now or wait until spring?” The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Like so many things in gardening, it really depends on your preferences. Cutting things back in fall can help remove pest and disease problems that overwinter and cause trouble in spring. It also keeps your garden looking tidy through...

How has your garden season been this year? 🌱 This has been a whirlwind of a summer for me personally. We moved into our new home at the end of May, and between settling in and caring for my client's gardens, my own beds kept getting pushed to the back burner. You know that saying about the shoemaker's kids having no shoes? That was me this year! But the good news is, it's not too late for a few quick-growing vegetables! And don’t forget, fall is also garlic planting season. If you haven’t...

It’s officially that time of year…spring energy is in full swing, and if you’re anything like me, you’re probably itching to plant all the things. The seed packets are calling. The garden center looks magical. And suddenly that one little bed turns into a 10-bed garden in your imagination. But before you go all in, I want to share the #1 tip I give every new gardener. Start small. Always. I know that might sound boring or even limiting, but hear me out. Starting small gives you the space to...