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5 Ways To Use Your Home Canned Tomatoes

December 19, 2019 by Jenny 2 Comments

It was a great year for tomatoes in my region! All of the stars aligned and the weather behaved perfectly pretty much all season long. This resulted in TONS of fresh tomatoes this year, and I am really at a loss of what to do with them all! Fortunately, my husband had the idea to […]

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All In Good Taste-Tips For Mixing Flowers and Edibles

May 10, 2019 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Last updated on October 27th, 2019 at 11:48 pm Have you ever thought of pairing beautiful flowers with edible vegetables and herbs throughout your garden? The combination can look downright stunning, that’s for sure. But the pairings of certain flowers and edibles can help reduce the risk of insects or other pests! Plus, if you […]

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Edible Garden Ideas And A Plant Based Recipe From The Garden

April 19, 2019 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Last updated on December 7th, 2019 at 06:36 pm I absolutely love growing things that I can eat! There’s nothing more satisfying after a season of growing than indulging in the literal fruits of my labor. It’s tons of fun to cook with things from the garden! That’s why I’m sharing my edible garden ideas […]

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411 About Companion Planting: Best Friends In The Garden

March 28, 2019 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Dig Into This: How Growing A Garden Can Extend Your Life

February 8, 2019 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Harvesting: Winter Squash

October 12, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Fall Gardening Seeds to Make You Jump and “Sprout”

September 12, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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 […]

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DIY Potato Planter Plan

August 28, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Plant Guide: Onions

May 15, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Plant Guide: Broccoli

May 1, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:10 am     How to Get Started: 6 weeks before the LAST spring frost, begin growing your broccoli seeds indoors. When transplanting, do so slowly (accustom it slowly to different temps) , or you will shock the plant. As soon as you can work the soil, get […]

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Hi, I’m Jenny Wallentine, a Certified Master Gardener, and lover of all things outdoors! My mission with beesandroses.com is to help you find useful, practical solutions to all of your gardening challenges--and help you love it as much as I do. I’ve come across many helpful tips and tricks to make gardening more enjoyable and more productive. You can learn how to layout your garden for a better yield, use a variety of natural pest controls, the “ins and outs” of organic gardening, and much more.

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