It was a great year for tomatoes in my region! All of the stars aligned and the weather behaved perfectly pretty much all season long. This resulted in TONS of fresh tomatoes this year, and I am really at a loss of what to do with them all! Fortunately, my husband had the idea to
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Beautiful Winter Blooming Plants
Though I absolutely love the holiday season, I can’t help but get a little sad when the cold weather hits. It’s pretty tricky to grow plants in the freezing cold weather, is all! But did you know that there are some cold-hardy plants that bloom RIGHT in the middle of winter? You’ll love the color
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Plants That Thrive in Clay
If you live in an area of the country where there is plenty of clay, but not much else for your gardening, it can be tough to find plants that are up to the challenge. Some gardeners may even throw in the towel and give up on a garden altogether! But don’t worry, you won’t
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Pansy Isn’t The Best Name For These Hardy Flowers
When I think of the word “pansy,” I think of someone who is weak, meek and rolls over quickly. But contrary to what their name may elude, these flowers are anything but weak and meek! In fact, Pansies are some of the hardiest garden flowers out there. They’re actually even considered the perfect flower for
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All In Good Taste-Tips For Mixing Flowers and Edibles
Have you ever thought of pairing beautiful flowers with edible vegetables and herbs throughout your garden? The combination can look downright stunning, that’s for sure. But the pairings of certain flowers and edibles can help reduce the risk of insects or other pests! Plus, if you have a limited amount of gardening space to work
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A Cutting Garden That Is Cutting Edge
If you love bouquets of fresh-cut flowers around the house, why not grow your own cutting garden? A cutting garden is a flower garden full of flowers perfect for bouquets and other cut-arrangements! How incredible would it be to go to the backyard for fresh-cut flowers instead of to a local nursery or grocery store?
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Perennials: Perfect For Porch Planters
I love working with perennial flowers throughout my garden because they’re easy to care for, and they keep coming back year after year. It’s like getting tons of plants for the price of one! While I utilize perennials wherever possible throughout my yard, I love planting them in my porch planters most. Here are my
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Edible Garden Ideas And A Plant Based Recipe From The Garden
I absolutely love growing things that I can eat! There’s nothing more satisfying after a season of growing than indulging in the literal fruits of my labor. It’s tons of fun to cook with things from the garden! That’s why I’m sharing my edible garden ideas with you, you can plant these for homegrown fruits
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Nectar Plants That Pollinators Adore
I love bees! Without them, we wouldn’t have avocados, oranges, or really any other tasty fruits and vegetables. And I don’t know about you, but that kind of world is not one that I want to live in! Bring the bees to your garden by planting these nectar plants that pollinators love. Planting these in
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411 About Companion Planting: Best Friends In The Garden
If you don’t know about companion planting, it’s something you should definitely pick up! When you pair certain plants together in the garden you can reap rewards like great pest control, sweeter fruits and veggies, and much more! All you need to get started is two plants that thrive off of one another. Such an
