If you’re anything like me, the idea of turning your garden into a little slice of paradise sounds fantastic—until you realize you don’t have a green thumb, a budget for fancy tools, or even a clue where to start. 😂

Super El Niño is coming—so what does that actually mean for your garden? No panic. No buying 47 packets of seeds. 😂 Just a few practical things you can do now to make your garden more prepared for whatever winter decides to throw at you.

I bought a hori hori knife because apparently real gardeners have one. I wasn't convinced. It looked like a cross between a knife, a tiny shovel, and something that might come in handy if I ever found myself lost in the wilderness.