Though my greenhouse isn’t that large, it is easily becoming one of my favorite parts of my backyard. I love opening the door to our greenhouse and soaking in all of the heat and humidity! Since we have built our outdoor greenhouse, I’ve planted things like tomatoes, watermelon, and even strawberries inside to help protect
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Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (July)
Can you believe that we are already in the month of July? One moment I looked at the calendar and Summer was already halfway over. July is one of my favorite months of the year as a gardener because now is the time when your plants (should) be growing well. It’s so satisfying to see
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Edgy Gardens Made Easy (With This Tool)
Dreaming of beautiful garden edging but not looking forward to putting in all of the work to make it happen? Never fear! Garden edging is easy to come by with help from this handy dandy (edgy) garden tool. But that’s not all it does. Just wait and see. Really, if you haven’t already, you absolutely
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How To Make Every Day Tea Time In The Garden
Though I haven’t always, over the last few years or so I have really developed a liking for tea. In fact, I have a loose leaf tea collection that is slowly (but surely) taking over one of the cabinets in my kitchen. Tea has definitely become one of my hobbies. So I got to thinking
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FABRICating A Quilt Garden
If you’ve ever been abroad to England or visited a botanical garden of some kind, you’ve probably seen a quilt garden in the first person. The idea behind a quilt garden is to use flowers and other foliage to create patterns and designs that look like quilts. You’ll need only a few items to make
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It’s “Wild” But Some Flowers Like It Hot
Just a few months ago, my family and I headed to Las Cruces, New Mexico to visit some family members and take in the scenery. And while it’s rare to find a garden there that incorporates grass (grass requires too much water for this area of the country) it’s easy to find one with beautiful
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Spring Solutions For Winter Damage
Though I appreciate every season of the year in some way, shape, or form, winter is one of my least favorites simply due to the havoc it creates in the garden. Snow, wind, and ice damage can ruin existing perennials and harsh conditions like these can be hard for plants to bounce back from. However,
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Earthology: Why Gardening Is For The Birds
I truly love to garden! I love to eat the veggies I’ve grown, sitting around the table with my family looking at a vase full of the flowers I’ve helped to cultivate. And while I love basking the literal “fruits” and vegetables of my labor, one of my favorite parts of gardening is actually watching
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Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (May)
Warmer weather is finally here to stay, at least in my neck of the woods. Though we are in for a rainy one this week, sunshine and warmer temps aren’t far behind. Last month, I finally got out to my garden and started some of my favorite hardy veggies! And now, it’s warm enough to
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Pests And Their Nests And What To Do About Them
Anyone who’s been gardening for a substantial amount of time knows one thing, and they know it well: pests can destroy even the healthiest of gardening plots. But pests can be hard to identify, and it’s crucial you do so quickly to save your crops. Here are some of the most common garden pests, with
