Do Indoor Herbs Need a Grow Light?
Some herbs need a grow light. Some don't. And the ones that "don't" usually still want one come winter. I know that's not the clean yes or no you were hoping for. But anyone who gives you a flat yes…
Why Do I Keep Killing My Herbs? 10 Things You Keep Doing Wrong
If you've ever stood in your kitchen holding a sad, crispy basil plant wondering what you did wrong, welcome. You're in good company. I've killed more herbs than I can count. Rosemary, thyme, three different basils, a cilantro that lasted…
What You Need For An Indoor Herb Garden
Let's be honest. You have pinned at least one "dreamy indoor herb garden" photo in your life. Then you bought a basil plant, put it on the windowsill, and watched it turn into a sad brown stick within three weeks…
10 Best Herbs to Grow Indoors for Beginners
Let's be honest. Growing herbs indoors isn't about having a green thumb or some natural talent for keeping things alive. It's about understanding that a handful of these plants want to be doted on, while the rest practically dare you…
15 Herbs You Can Grow Indoors Without Sunlight
If you have killed three basil plants this year and you are starting to think you have a black thumb, I need you to hear this first. It is not you. It is the herb. Some herbs need full sun…
16 Indoor Herb Garden Problems That Are Secretly Killing Your Herbs
So you bought the cute little pots. You picked out basil, mint, and rosemary because they smelled amazing at the store. Three weeks later your kitchen looks like a tiny plant graveyard and you're wondering what you did wrong. I've…
9 Herb Combos That Should Never Be Planted Together (And What Happens If You Do)
I once planted mint next to my basil because a cute graphic told me they'd be garden best friends. Eight weeks later, the mint had taken over the bed, strangled my basil's roots, and basically eaten my will to garden…
20 Creative Beaded Plants in Pots Ideas That Look Surprisingly Real
I have been making beaded plants for over 20 years. I have killed exactly zero of them. That is not something I can say about my real plants, and if you are reading this, it is probably not something you…
25 DIY Backyard Fireplaces That Won’t Cost You a Fortune
Let's be honest. You don't need a $4,000 stone fireplace to enjoy a cold beer outside in October. You need something that holds a fire, doesn't fall apart in a season, and didn't make your wallet cry. I've built more…
17 Tuscan Indoor House Plants Aesthetic Ideas for Small Spaces
Okay so you saw the warm terracotta, the dreamy olive branches, the whole "Italian countryside in a 400 square foot apartment" vibe on Pinterest and now you're hooked. Same. I've been chasing this look in my own tiny rental for…