Savvy Gardening

Heirloom seeds: The ultimate guide to selecting and growing heirloom seeds

Heirloom seeds are popular with home gardeners, but what exactly is an heirloom seed? The true definition is often debated, but most experts classify an heirloom variety as one that is open-pollinated and has been in cultivation for at least fifty years. In my own vegetable garden, many of our favorite crops are heirloom varieties like Cherokee Purple tomato, Fish pepper, Lemon cucumber, and Dragon’s Tongue bean. Read on to learn more about heirloom seeds and why they make such great garden plants.

How to grow garlic in pots: The best method for success

Written by Jessica Walliser

Growing your own garlic is a very fulfilling task, but learning how to grow garlic in pots is a game changer. The varieties available to home growers are far more diverse and flavorful than what you can find at the grocery store. Plus, growing garlic is pretty easy. But what if you don’t have an in-ground vegetable garden? Can you still grow garlic? Absolutely! In this article, I’m going to share everything you need to know about how to grow garlic in pots.
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Tulip planting depth: How to plant your tulip bulbs for optimal blooms

Written by Tara Nolan

You’ve purchased a variety of tulip bulbs and you’re excited to dig them into the garden for spring. Besides choosing the right location for your bulbs (more on that in a moment), knowing the recommended tulip planting depth for your particular bulb(s) is an important step.

Indoor food garden ideas: 11 easy vegetables and fruits to get you started

Written by Niki Jabbour

There’s no need to let cold weather or a lack of outdoor garden space stop you from growing food. There are many vegetables, fruits, and herbs that can be grown indoors. Below you’ll find 11 indoor food garden ideas to get you started. Some, like sprouts and microgreens, are very quick to go from seed to harvest, while others like lettuce and carrots can take four to six weeks to size up. But you can also try a fun DIY like growing your own Meyer lemons or re-growing scallions or lettuce stems. Read on for all the advice you need to get started growing an indoor food garden.

Lithops: How to grow and care for living stone plants

Written by Jessica Walliser

Lithops are one of the most unique succulent plants you can grow. Also called living stones, their crazy-cool appearance makes them both a curiosity and a prized treasure for houseplant enthusiasts. Yes, lithops can be a challenge to grow, but success is possible if they receive enough sun and are grown in very well-drained potting mix. You also have to follow a particular watering schedule for the greatest chance of success growing living stones. You’ll learn more about how to take care of these tiny treasures later in this article, but let’s start with a better description of this funky little plant and why every houseplant lover should learn how to grow lithops.
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Perennials for small gardens: Choose flowers and foliage that will stand out

Written by Tara Nolan

I love going for walks through my neighbourhood and on garden tours, and seeing which plants the resident gardeners have chosen, and how they’ve arranged them. It’s a great way to gather ideas. You can see which plants might be space hogs and which ones work well in small spaces. Whether you have a postage-stamp-sized urban space, or a small garden where you want each plant to stand out, I’ve gathered a list of perennials for small gardens.
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