Welcome to Zen Garden Life

Zen Garden Life is dedicated to the hobby of home gardening. We provide articles and tips for gardeners on various topics, including extensive information on Flower and Vegetable Gardening.

Whether you're planning a small container garden or a large vegetable plot, we offer advice on how to grow healthy, organic veggies at home. Learn about planting schedules, companion planting, soil preparation, and more.
There are lots of tips for growing healthy plants in any condition, from the best soil mixes to when and how to plant and deal with pests and diseases.

We have an entire section dedicated to watering methods where you will learn efficient ways to water your garden, from traditional hand-watering to soaker hoses, drip irrigation systems, and rainwater harvesting.

**New** Plant Hardiness Zone by Zip Code

We have a new feature that allows you to find your USDA planting zone by zipcode.  It also shows your projected last frost date which is even more important when planning your garden. 

Click Here for USDA Zone by zip code.

There's Something for Every Gardener:

No matter your experience level, we're here to help you create a garden that brings peace, joy, and beauty into your life.

Latest Content


Carrots are a popular and versatile root vegetable that can be a rewarding addition to any home garden. Not only are…

Beets (Beta vulgaris) are a versatile and nutritious root vegetable that can thrive in a home garden. Known for…

Lettuce is a versatile and rewarding crop to grow in the home garden. Whether you're looking to cultivate crisp…

Spinach is a versatile, nutrient-rich leafy green that thrives in both cool and warm seasons. It’s popular among…

Collard greens (Brassica oleracea, Acephala Group) are a leafy green vegetable known for their large, dark green…

Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla), often simply called chard, is a leafy green vegetable known for its vibrant…

Turnips are a versatile and easy-to-grow root vegetable that can be a valuable addition to your home garden. Known…

Yams, a staple crop in many tropical regions, are large, starchy tubers often confused with sweet potatoes. Unlike…

August may seem late in the gardening season, but for those in USDA hardiness zone 6, it's the perfect time to plant…

Sweet potatoes are a delicious and nutritious addition to the home garden, known for their vibrant orange flesh and…

The Veronica flower, also known as Speedwell, is a charming and versatile perennial known for its striking, spiky…

Lobelia tupa, commonly known as Devil's Tobacco, is a striking perennial plant native to Chile. This robust…