Gardening has been my passion for many years. I use compost to improve plant health, I love raised bed vegetable gardens, and grow strong, healthy houseplants. I hope you enjoy all these tips learned from my lifetime of gardening.
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ASK MARTHA: Is This Soil Okay?
Learn the basics of soil and how to determine if your soil is healthy and suitable for gardening. Understanding your soil is key to successful plant growth.
ASK MARTHA: Preparing your Garden for Spring
Get your garden ready for the spring season with these essential steps for spring garden clean-up. Learn how to prepare your outdoor space for a successful growing season.
ASK MARTHA: Martha’s Hard-Working Shrubs for Year-Round Curb Appeal
Discover hard-working shrubs that require low maintenance and provide year-round curb appeal. Learn the basics of selecting and caring for shrubs that offer a four-season perspective.
ASK MARTHA: My Beginner's Guide to Gardening - Seven Lessons I’ve Learned
Embark on your gardening journey with Martha Stewart's beginner's guide and learn seven valuable lessons that will lead you to success in your gardening endeavors.
ASK MARTHA: Early Season Growing: Cole Crops
Early season growing of cole crops, known as Crucifer vegetables, can be planted after the last spring frost date. Learn how to successfully grow these nutritious vegetables in your garden.
ASK MARTHA: Seed Starting - Part One Indoors
Growing your own plants from seed is the most rewarding, most economical way to create the garden of your dreams. Martha Stewart shares her secrets for success in this two–part article.
ASK MARTHA: Seed Starting - Part Two Outdoors
Helpful hints for starting seeds in the garden.
ASK MARTHA: Spring Garden Planning And Inspiration
After a long hard winter, there’s nothing better than renewing our acquaintance with the earth come spring. Read on for my ideas to create a beautiful and livable outdoor space.
ASK MARTHA: Growing Succulents
Succulents require little maintenance - as long as they get ample sun and not too much water - they can thrive indoors and out and are often happiest as houseplants.
ASK MARTHA: Creating a Healthy Terrarium
Like a ship in a bottle, a terrarium is a miniature plant kingdom seemingly frozen in time. Lift the glass lid and breathe in the warm wood smells of the forest floor.
ASK MARTHA: What are the “Four F’s” of Houseplants
Discover the incredible world of houseplants as we explore the 4 F's – Fruit, Foliage, Flowers, and Fragrance. Learn about different types of plants for each category and bring the beauty of nature into your home.
ASK MARTHA: How to Compost at Home
Creating black gold through composting is a simple and effective way to enhance your garden's growing power while also saving money. Discover the basics of composting from Matha Stewart in this comprehensive guide.
ASK MARTHA: How Do You Divide and Propagate Houseplants?
Martha Stewart shares simple step by step instructions on how to propagate plants to ensure growing success
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