Simple, seasonal home cooking & homegrown living
Practical recipes, garden tips, and home skills that make life feel calmer and more doable.
Comforting, from‑scratch meals that fit your life
Seasonal, nourishing recipes made with simple ingredients and practical steps — the kind of food that feels like home.
Grow food with confidence, no matter your space
Beginner‑friendly gardening that feels doable. Learn what to plant, when to plant it, and how to grow food without the overwhelm.
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Hi, I’m Monique
I’m a home cook, gardener, and lover of all things seasonal and oldskool with a modern twist.
I created The Art of Growing as a practical space to help you cook from scratch, grow a little food, and make your home feel calmer and more capable — without the pressure of perfection.
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Grow One Thing is a beginner‑friendly guide that helps you choose one plant, grow it well, and build confidence without overwhelm.
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How Deep to Plant Garlic (and Why It Matters)
Share me! Pinterest Facebook X This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure here. If you’ve ever planted garlic and ended up with tiny bulbs, cloves popping out of the soil, or garlic that just never took off, depth is usually the culprit. Garlic is…
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