As the vibrant hues of summer slowly give way to the warm and cozy colors of autumn, it’s time to refresh your outdoor spaces with a splash of fall foliage and flowers. While many plants may be winding down for the season, there’s still an array of beautiful container plants and flowers that thrive in The post The Top 10 Fall Container Plants and Flowers appeared first on Nature Moms.

As the leaves start to change color and the air turns crisp and and you see your breath in the mornings, it’s time to embrace the beauty of fall and bring the spirit of the season into your home. One delightful way to do this is by crafting your very own pumpkin floral arrangements. These The post Crafting Fall Magic: Creating Stunning Pumpkin Floral Arrangements appeared first on Nature Moms.

Imagine this: Each weekend, your family gathers to care for your garden. The joy in your children’s eyes as they realize they’ve successfully grown a tomato is priceless. They excitedly inform you that they’re the architects behind planting and watering those tomatoes, indicating a newfound attachment to their hard work.  Do you like this sense The post Cultivating Connections: Why Add Gardening as a Family Activity appeared first on Nature Moms.

As the crisp autumn breeze ushers in a new season, nature’s bounty undergoes a transformation. The fall season offers a treasure trove of wild foods, herbs, and medicines waiting to be foraged. Whether you’re an experienced forager or a novice eager to connect with the natural world, here’s a guide to what you can find The post What to Forage for in the Fall Season appeared first on Nature Moms.

As the summer sun starts to wane, and the leaves begin to turn fiery shades of red and gold, it’s time to welcome Mabon, the pagan festival that marks the Autumn Equinox. Mabon, also known as the Second Harvest or the Witch’s Thanksgiving, is a time to celebrate the bountiful harvest, reflect on the balance The post Embracing Mabon: A Guide to Celebrating the Autumn Equinox appeared first on Nature Moms.

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to get caught up in routines and responsibilities, leaving little room for the magic of romance. However, adding a touch of enchantment to your everyday existence can elevate your spirits and infuse your life with a sense of wonder. Here are ten delightful ways to The post 10 Ways to Romanticize Your Life appeared first on Nature Moms.

Foraging for wild edibles has seen a resurgence in recent years as people seek a deeper connection to nature and a more sustainable way of sourcing food. One such wild treasure is sumac, a versatile and flavorful plant that has been used for centuries in various culinary and medicinal applications. In this blog post, we The post The Wild Delight of Sumac: Foraging, Harvesting, and Creative Uses appeared first on Nature Moms.

When it comes to successful gardening in raised beds, one often overlooked but incredibly beneficial practice is planting cover crops. Cover crops are like the unsung heroes of the gardening world, working quietly beneath the soil’s surface to improve its health, prevent erosion, suppress weeds, and enhance nutrient availability. In this article, we will explore The post Best Cover Crops for Your Raised Beds and Garden appeared first on Nature Moms.

One of the worst things you can do for the health of your soil is to clean up spent plants and debris in fall and let the soil sit in the open all winter. It is also a recipe for a disastrous amount of weeds in the spring. At the very least you should cover The post Cover Cropping for Soil Improvement: A Natural Solution appeared first on Nature Moms.

Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) are charming and vibrant flowering plants that add a burst of color to gardens throughout the year. While they are typically grown as annuals from plugs in many regions, in spring and then again in the fall, as they like cool weather. Beyond that though, snapdragons can also thrive as cool-season annuals The post Growing Snapdragons from Seed: A Guide to Overwintering as Cool-Season Annuals appeared first on Nature Moms.