MIgardener Blog

As a Port Huron, Michigan native, my city's slow but steady transformation has been stunning to see over the last 5-7 years. Three years ago, MIgardener set roots in Port…

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener In Michigan's capital of Lansing, Morgan D loved gardening from an early age. Gardening grew in its importance to them over the years as…

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  In the United States, 2.3 million Americans live in what is known as a food desert. This means that 2.3 million Americans live more…

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener It's been so exciting to hear from people all over the world who have recently discovered MIgardener in their search for top-notch gardening advice!…

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Gardening is contagious. Some people are born into it, but (now more than ever in the MIgardener community), most people have a love of…

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  We all have at least one friend who gardens wherever/whenever possible, even in the dead of winter. The one who can’t seem to stop…

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener As I look out of the front window of the MIgardener store and peek over the top of my computer screen, I am met…

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener As an avid gastronome, the fact that there are over 15,000 different varieties of tomatoes in the world is thrilling to me. I know…

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener Hello MIgardener family! After a busy season at the storefront and the first official day of fall behind us, it's time for me to…

There is a lot of concern about where our food comes from. Now, people want to know where their seeds come from. How can we feel confident in our own…

Written by - Luke from MIgardener A weed is only classified as an unwanted plant. The weed killer industry has made a fortune by making these plants out to be…

Written by: Luke from MIgardener This is a question I get a lot on the MIgardener YouTube page. I get asked, "Why are my plants in my patio (or rooftop) garden not attracting any…

Kaitlynn here! Time for a little garden update. Our project has made a lot of progress since last week's post. Michigan gave us some cooler weather recently, but without the…

Hey there! This is Kaitlynn from MIgardener. In this new blog series, I'll take you on a tour of my garden progress as a third-year gardener. Last year during COVID,…

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener A whole world of gardening inspiration can be found today, but few can match the wild grace of the french kitchen garden (potager). This…

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Cold season is upon us; you might already be fighting one as you read this! If that's the case for you: look no further.…

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  It's winter, and in the midwest that means one thing: d.i.y. season. If you live in a wintery northern region, it can be difficult…

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Garden themed weddings are a thing! Who knew? From bouquets to centerpieces, people are translating their love for gardening into inspirations for their big…

Mrs. MIgardener here!  We are excited to share with you a series of blogs to help you design the garden of your dreams. I look forward to sharing our growing…

   Apple Pie Inside Apple    This recipe is not only optional gluten free, but it is vegan, vegetarian, low fat, low sugar, and personal! This thanksgiving wow your guests,…

DIY Fruit & Veg Wash We can't always grow everything we would like to grow, sometimes it is not in season, other times it is not possible to be grown…

DIY GARDEN STAMP  The garden stamp is a great tool for ensuring even spacing between plants when direct seeding, and it also ensures proper seed depth. I set out to devise…

The best quality vegetables are harvested at exactly the right time. There are a few tips and tricks to use, depending on what you are planting. Here's how to get…

Summer is the main event for most gardeners. Here in Michigan, we know that the fall growing season can be just as rewarding. Sometimes even with less effort! It may…

Looking for a way to save money on your gardening water bill? Maybe you've faced some excess rain flow in the last few weeks and are trying to avoid flooding.…

Learning new techniques in the garden can be difficult. You might feel overwhelmed with information at times, like a never-ending laundry list in your head. However, mastering a few foundational…

Your seeds are started and seedlings perfectly hardened off, all ready for their new home outside. It's time for the next step. The process of planting out your seedlings can…

Pollination is a vital part of garden growth. Both edible and non-edible plants depend on pollination for survival. Some varieties don't require pollination between male and female flowers. For example,…

Soil amenders are a gardener's best friend. If your soil has poor quality, too much clay or sand, poor moisture retention, or otherwise, amenders are going to become a key…

Hardening off seedlings is one of the most vital steps to starting seeds indoors. Seedlings need time to adjust to the outside garden environment before they can grow up as…

Did you know that you can increase the population of pollinators in your garden simply by avoiding your spring cleaning? We’ve talked about many approaches to pest prevention. Here is…

How do you decide which type of trellising is right for your garden? As we begin to start our seeds and (in southern regions) plant our starts out, the garden's…

Last week we covered the beauty of raised bed garden. Raised beds have had their time in the spotlight recently, mainly because of their Instagramability. However, nothing beats the natural…

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Gardening skyrocketed in popularity in 2020. With more people interested over time, folks with minimal space for a garden are looking for techniques that…

Written by – Kaitlynn from MIgardener Garlic planting season is fast approaching. No matter your region, homegrown garlic is much cheaper and far more nutritious. Grocery stores normally sell one…

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener There's no doubt that potatoes are the most loved vegetable in the world. Rich in fiber and potassium, and cooked in a myriad of…

Written by – Kaitlynn from MIgardener Peppers are easy to grow, but until you’ve grown them successfully, you won't know how easy it can be because of the handful of…

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener Peas are one of my favorite veggies to grow. They're easy to grow, delicious, and whimsically beautiful. There is a huge variety of choices…