Recent content by TEG Project Manager

Have you ever looked at your backyard and thought, “It’s too small to grow anything useful”? You are not alone. Many people believe gardening only works if you have a big yard, wide garden beds, and rows that stretch halfway to the neighbor’s fence. But here is the truth. A small backyard can...

Nice work, @Alasgun — your shot has been picked as this week’s POW and is featured on the homepage!

Every gardener has a personality in the garden. Some of us plan everything down to the last seed spacing… and some of us toss seeds in and hope for the best 😄 So let’s find out — what kind of vegetable gardener are you? Vote and then tell us why in the comments!

@Debbie292d, your photo rose to the top this week and is now highlighted as Picture of the Week on our homepage.

You already know the magic of pulling carrots from the soil and popping cherry tomatoes straight into your mouth. You have battled weeds. You have outsmarted pests. You have probably planted too much zucchini at least once in your life. So now I’m curious. What keeps you coming back to the...

Have you ever looked at your backyard and thought, “This space could be doing more than just growing weeds”? Maybe you’ve imagined stepping outside, picking a ripe tomato, and tossing it straight into your salad. Maybe you’ve dreamed about fresh herbs right by your kitchen door. Or maybe you...

@Carol Dee, your winning pic took Picture of the Week and is now front and center on our homepage!

Ever feel like you’re constantly buying fertilizers and garden products… while perfectly good stuff is sitting right in your kitchen? Yep. Your trash can might actually be a treasure chest. Before you toss those scraps, let’s see how many everyday kitchen items secretly double as garden helpers...

@Shades-of-Oregon, your stunning shot is this week’s POW — and it’s proudly shining on our homepage! 🌟

When most people picture a garden, they imagine neat beds of lettuce, rows of tomatoes, maybe a few herbs by the kitchen door. Cows usually don’t make the picture. But here’s the funny thing. If you live anywhere near cattle, you already know something important. Cows and gardens actually make...

@Shades-of-Oregon, your beautiful photo took the win this week and is now shining on our homepage! ✨

Well done, @Carol Dee! Your photo took the Picture of the Week title and earned a homepage feature.

Winter gardening is quiet. Too quiet. And that’s when it happens. You’re minding your own business when a seed catalog appears in the mailbox. Or an email pops up with the words “new varieties.” Suddenly, you’re imagining tomatoes while it’s snowing outside. So let’s be honest with ourselves...

Well done, @GardenManiac! Your beautiful photo earned Picture of the Week and a spot on our homepage.

Winter is that quiet pause between growing seasons. The beds are resting. The tools are leaning in the corner. And most of us are doing something garden-related… even if it’s just dreaming from the couch. Some gardeners stay busy all winter. Others fully embrace rest mode. And honestly? Both...