Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 01:42 am 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 […]
Plant Guide
Nectar Plants That Pollinators Adore
Last updated on May 29th, 2022 at 09:42 pm 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 […]
411 About Companion Planting: Best Friends In The Garden
Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 01:43 amIf 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 […]
Deer Resistant Shrubs For Shade
Last updated on May 29th, 2022 at 09:39 pmWhen 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 […]
Spring Seed Bombs
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:22 am 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 […]
Spring Cleaning For Your Garden
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:10 am 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 […]
Plant Guide: Cotton Candy Ornamental Grass
Last updated on February 18th, 2020 at 04:26 amAlso 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 […]
Plant Guide: Crepe Myrtle Tree
Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 01:53 am The Crepe Myrtle tree is one of my very favorites to landscape with because of it’s gorgeous foliage and deep colorings. While they don’t grow so well in my neck of the woods, they grow rampant down South and I have several friends who have made […]
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (February)
Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 01:53 am One of my favorite months of the year is here! Though it’s too cold in my neck of the woods to start sowing soil, there are a few gardening chores I like to get out of the way for Spring. But even though the soil might […]
Dig Into This: How Growing A Garden Can Extend Your Life
Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 02:00 am I’ve spent pretty much my entire life gardening, with my hands in the soil. Gardening was a huge part of my Dad’s life, and I’m so grateful that he passed down his love of cultivation to me. Over the years, I’ve learned just about everything there […]