Last updated on December 5th, 2020 at 12:43 amAs long as I’ve been been gardening, I’ve been an advocate of planting in Bee Balm wherever possible. It’s ridiculously easy to care for! If you’re trying to attract pollinators to your garden, try planting the bright and colorful Bee Balm! Bee Balm is an easy-to-grow perennial […]
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Beautiful Blooms Hummingbirds Can’t Resist
Last updated on December 2nd, 2020 at 09:57 pmJust because winter is here doesn’t mean it’s too early to start thinking of spring! As far as I’m concerned, it’s never early enough to start planning ahead to Spring. I’m full of ideas for next Spring, but so far, the biggest to-do on my list is to […]
Protein-Rich Plants You Should Grow
Last updated on March 4th, 2019 at 04:21 pmOver the last few months, my family and I have gradually shifted towards a more plant-based diet. We aren’t going completely vegan (we all love cheese WAY too much to ever consider doing something like that!) but we are making more of an effort to get our […]
Fall Container Gardens You Can’t Live Without
Last updated on November 15th, 2019 at 12:18 pmContainer gardens aren’t just for spring! Fall container gardens are all the rage this season. Their gorgeous colors and textures will prove that this is a decor item that you cannot live without. Just because it’s November doesn’t mean it’s too late to start a few Fall […]
Plant Guide: Ajuga
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 09:50 pmIf you are looking for an absolutely stunning groundcover plant, I recommend that you try working with Ajuga plant. Not only is it one of the most stunning ground covers that you can buy but it’s actually pretty tolerant, as well. Ajuga plant is outfitted with dark […]
Snake Plants: You Can’t Kill Them
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 09:51 pmIt can be tricky to grow houseplants. If you don’t have the perfect kind of conditions, it can be impossible to keep your plants alive and thriving! Trust me, I know it well! When I had my first apartment I killed off so many plants due to […]
Plant Guide: Phlox
Phlox is one of my very favorite perennial plants due to its incredibly long blooming period, incredible smell, and low maintenance needs. I’ve had a phlox plant next to my front door for years and I love watching it bloom as the summer comes to an end. Are you ready to start growing this beautiful […]
Harvesting: Winter Squash
Last updated on November 15th, 2019 at 12:18 pm Mmmm..I love me some winter squash! When harvested fresh, there truly isn’t anything like it! Unlike Summer squash which is usually harvested earlier in the year, winter squash is harvested after the rind has hardened and the fruit has fully matured. Winter squash are best harvested […]
Harvesting: Lavender
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 10:04 pm For as long as I can remember, I’ve made it a point to grow lavender somewhere in my flower garden! Its aroma is absolutely incredible, it has a host of medicinal purposes, and it looks absolutely phenomenal paired with just about any other plant variety. For […]
DIY Potato Planter Plan
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 10:11 pm We’ll eat potatoes in just about any shape or form. My family isn’t picky, we like them baked, cut up in fries, mashed, and just about any other way you could have a potato. We use potatoes in at least one meal a week, so it […]