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Corinne's expertise in kitchen and wellness garden design has been featured by leading publications.
Should You Add Sand to Your Potting Soil?
"The goal isn't to necessarily add in too many nutrients," says Corinne Beirne, kitchen garden coach and founder of The Nourished Garden. "It's to provide adequate drainage and oxygen along with sunlight."
Which Herbs Are Perennials?
"It's quite easy to maintain as long as the soil doesn't stay too soggy, especially in colder months."
"Once it starts to flower, trimming about 1/3 of the plant will encourage new growth and keep it stronger to survive colder months."
"I love chives as a perennial herb because they are so giving in the garden and are incredibly easy to care for year after year... with very little maintenance required."
On oregano: "It grows better the more you use it and is fairly drought-tolerant, as it doesn't like overwatering or persistently wet soil."
On rosemary: "It likes drier soil and stands on its own quite well, but there are a couple of things to remember to help it come back year after year."
On sage: "A light spring prune will keep it happy with frequent but light harvesting." Going into colder months: "It's also a good idea to stop all fertilizers in the fall for sage, allowing the plant to harden off before winter."
On lavender: "Water lavender deeply but infrequently, as wet soil is the most common reason lavender won't return for next season."
The Zucchini Growing Trick Garden Experts Swear By for a Bigger Harvest
"I prefer to plant them in a sunny spot and let the zucchini drape over the edge of a two-foot raised bed. That way they have plenty of growing space and the leaves and squash stay off of the soil."
"They will destroy the plant almost overnight. One way to help prevent this is to wrap the base of the stems in foil, so the pests cannot get inside." — on vine borers
Now Is the Time to Start Prepping for Your Spring Garden
"Start by removing any edible remnants from your garden beds. Rotting fruit and veggies are essentially a neon sign for unwanted pests and critters."
"Cut spent plants out at the soil line rather than digging up entire root balls. This feeds your microbes and helps maintain overall soil health."
The One Fast-Growing Crop to Plant After Pulling Out Your Tomatoes
"They are perfect gap fillers in the veg garden in between larger plants that take longer to grow like Swiss chard, broccoli, kale, and cabbage."
"My favorite is French Breakfast; they can be harvested in just about 25 days or so. They have an elongated shape with white tips, and are a great crunchy addition for fall salads."
6 Herbs That Make Great Landscaping Plants
"It adds a gorgeous shrubby-type appearance to any garden landscape. And depending on the variety, it will also hang over the sides, delighting gardeners with its pine-like fragrance." — on rosemary
Why Are My Homegrown Tomatoes Not Tasty Enough?
"Think of the sun like a solar panel for homegrown tomato flavor — it gives them the fuel and energy they need to perform their best."
Should You Grow Mint in Pots or in the Ground? — July 2026
"Mint is a wonderful herb, but a bit of a bully too. It doesn't play nice with neighboring plants growing in the same space."
Do Red or Yellow Tomatoes Grow Better in Hot Weather? — June 2026
"The key is to choose a tomato variety with a shorter maturity period for cooler weather to achieve optimal production."
Should You Grow Mint in Pots or in the Ground?
Syndication of The Spruce
Do Red or Yellow Tomatoes Grow Better in Hot Weather?
Backyard Bliss: Edible Gardens Made Easy
"If we could turn toasty grass into a place where something productive and beautiful can be grown, that's a win."
"I started doing this gardening work for my own nervous system. It's not about the tomatoes. It's about getting outside and honoring your circadian rhythm with sunlight and fresh air."
"If you want to grow food, I'm gonna hold your hand; I'm gonna show you how. We're going to grow what you want with your vision, but I'm going to make it easy."
"I'm really passionate about teaching people. Go use your herbs and make them a part of everyday life. A slower nervous system is what we all need right now for health."
How to Prepare Your Garden Before Vacation
Expert tips from Corinne Beirne on keeping your kitchen garden thriving while you are away.
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