Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:10 am It’s here! It’s here! The sunshine is finally here! It’s still a bit chilly in my neck of the woods but we’ve gotten more sun this week than we did in all of February! And you know what plenty of sunshine means: the gardening season will […]
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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 […]
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 […]
TLC Tips For Tropical Plants
Last updated on December 2nd, 2020 at 09:57 pmWhen I moved into my first apartment, I was determined to make my new home an oasis full of tropical plants. Unfortunately, my love of the A/C and lack of a southern facing window made it difficult for these plants to grow and thrive. But of course, […]
Veronica Plant Care: The Complete Guide
Last updated on November 6th, 2021 at 10:37 pmI’m always looking to add a touch of the dramatic to my flower garden but it can be hard to find unique flowers that are low maintenance. Fortunately, I found all of those things and more in the Veronica flower! Veronica perennials are available in a variety […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fall Gardening Seeds to Make You Jump and “Sprout”
Last updated on November 15th, 2019 at 12:17 pm Fall is almost here and I’ve begun planning my fall vegetable garden! It can be difficult to decide what kinds of fall gardening seeds to use, especially if you live in an especially cold area. You don’t want the weather to kill your seeds before you have a […]
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 […]
Plant Guide: Onions
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:09 am Growing onions may just save you a fortune on your grocery bill! If you are an avid onion eater, this growing guide will help you begin propagating onions. Grow in containers, or in a garden bed. These vegetables do well in either! Learn everything you need […]