Now, I don’t just mean a muddy one, because after all, that is pretty easy to do while working in the soil. I mean a dirty gardener, as in, do you make sure your soil is rich in bacteria before starting ANY kind of seed? If you answered no, then you should make it your
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Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (April)
Spring is here! It’s here! It’s finally here! The Spring equinox has come and went and warmer days are officially on the horizon. At least, I hope so! You can never really tell what kind of weather is in store in our neck of the woods! However, now that the chilly weather has finally run its
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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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Why You Should Use Apple Cider Vinegar In Your Garden
I’m a lover of all things Apple Cider Vinegar. I’ve used it to help with weight loss, I’ve used it to help clear up my skin, AND I’ve used it in my garden for a whole host of purposes. For example, did you know that apple cider vinegar is WONDERFUL at eliminating pests throughout the
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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
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Deer Resistant Shrubs For Shade
When you live in the mountains as I do, deer and other creatures like them become frequent visitors to your garden. These creatures are cute, so it’s unfortunate that they cause such gardening havoc! These little animals love to eat all of my favorite plants. Fortunately, over the last few years, my husband and I
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DIY Bundt Pan Bird Feeder Wreaths
I love attracting birds to my garden! They’re so much fun to watch and I absolutely love admiring the unique coloring of the different varieties. Because I love the sweet birdies so much, I’m always looking for unique and innovative ways to make them feel at home in my garden. A great way to do
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Spring Seed Bombs
Spring is in the air and my garden is definitely ready for it. Though we got a few inches of snow over the weekend, I’m confident (hopefully…) that it will melt soon and I can really start working in my garden. Until it melts, I’ll just have to do with making these DIY seed bombs! With a
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Spring Cleaning For Your Garden
Though we still have snow on the ground here in Utah, I can feel the seasons starting to change in my bones. The air is definitely still frigid, but there’s now a slight warmness to the air. While I did my best to clean out my garden last fall, there’s still a lot of work
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Plant Guide: Cotton Candy Ornamental Grass
Also known as Muhly Grass, Cotton Candy Ornamental Grass is a terrific way to add tons of color and plenty of texture to a late Summer (or early Fall) garden. Not only is it super easy to grow, but this colorful grass also tolerates high levels of heat, making it the perfect option for gardeners
