Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:23 am I’ve been vegetable gardening for a few years now, and my neighbors could probably tell you a thing or two about my insanely magical herloom tomatoes. But, like all of us, I started off as a beginner! Vegetable gardening for beginners can be tough! Who […]
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Plant Guide: Hosta
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:24 am How to Get Started: These plants are shade lovers, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t love a little sun! Plant in an area that gets afternoon shade. The darker your leaves are, the more sun it needs. These plants like rich, acidic […]
Plant Guide: Swiss Chard
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:25 am How to Get Started: Plant Swiss chard about 3 weeks FOLLOWING the last spring frost date in your area. Plants can also be started for a winter crop after the last fall frost. Water the vegetables throughouly during the Summer and use mulch to […]
10 Powerful Garden Pollinators
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:25 am Brighten up your flower garden with these powerful garden pollinators! Pollinators like the ones featured will attract the bees to your garden for better pollination and a brighter garden! Check out these flower garden pollinators! Butterfly Bush Butterfly Bush is gorgeous and gets it’s name […]
How To Make Seed Paper For Planting
Last updated on November 19th, 2021 at 10:48 pmI remember making seed paper for the first time! I was in kindergarten and my grandmother recruited me to help with her gardening chores. That day, she was making seed paper. It was then that she gave me her magic seed paper recipe, and I’ve used nothing […]
Plant Guide: Trumpet Vine
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:28 am How to Get Started: Be warned that this vine can be considered invasive. You may end up with them all over your garden! This vine loves areas of full sun, and should be watered deeply after planting. During the summertime (and once established) Trumpet Vines […]
Finally Get Rid of Creeping Charlie
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:29 am Considered an “aggressive weed” in most grow zones across the country; Creeping Charlie loves moist soil and taking over your yard. Creeping Charlie is also known as “ground ivy” and as a part of the mint family (it even smells like mint!) it has a […]
10 of the MOST Fragrant Houseplants
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:30 am It’s amazing what a few fragrant houseplants can do for the overall ambiance of your home. They liven up dull corners with their beautiful greenery and pleasant scents. Every homeowner needs at least two of these seriously fragrant houseplants! Geranium oil smells the best, […]
Grow This in February
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:31 am I was driving down the road the other day and a local nursery had a billboard up that reminded me that sowing season is only 70 days away. Wait, what? It seems like it was just August! I’m excited to finally get my fingers into […]
Plant Guide: Barberry
Last updated on October 8th, 2019 at 12:40 pm How to Get Started: Barberry does well in almost any area of the yard equipped with ample sunlight and well-draining soil. Some gardeners have even found success growing them in containers. Water heavily until the shrub has established itself, and then water once […]