Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:25 pm ‘Tis the season for container gardening! What do you plan to grow and harvest in containers this winter? I don’t know about you, but I plan on trying my hand at root vegetables this winter. With an adequately sized container, you’ll have homegrown carrots, potatoes, and […]
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Plants Perfect for Container Gardening
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:23 pm Now that it’s beginning to get colder in my neck of the woods (I know, it’s only September, but the mountains in Utah can get to be super chilly!) I’m starting to turn my thoughts towards winter gardening. I haven’t even harvested all of my summer […]
10 Ways to Create Outdoor Privacy-With Plants!
Last updated on November 1st, 2021 at 09:05 pm Outdoor privacy is a must when you live in a large, bustling neighborhood! Although fences are the best way to make sure your yard stays private, they can be unsightly and costly to install. If you’re looking for a better alternative for fast backyard privacy, forget […]
10 Beauitful Shade Hosta Garden Ideas
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:17 pm Figuring out which varieties of hostas grow well in the shade can be difficult for gardeners of any level. Not enough sunlight is a sure fire way to kill your favorite plants! Instead of taking the gamble when growing plants in the shade, here […]
The Best Way to Water Your Plants
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:16 pm Every good gardener knows that there is a certain art when it comes to watering your plants. Too much, and you kill your plants off due to root rot. Too little, and things just dry right up! I had been growing basil in my kitchen […]
12 DIY Arbor Projects
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:16 pm My daughter was married over the weekend (congratulations, Haley!) and we threw her the best outdoor bridal shower two weeks ago. We didn’t have much shade in our backyard, so I recruited my husband to help me install an arbor in one corner of the […]
Grow Delicious Peaches!
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:14 pm I love growing peaches, and so does my family! All of my family members know how much of a sucker I am for a juicy peach in the middle of Summer! I’ve always made it a point to buy peaches from my local farmers, […]
Use Teabags In Your Garden for these Miracles
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:14 pm I am an extremely avid tea drinker. In fact, I drink a cup of hot tea every morning before I get my kids off to school! There’s something about tea that gives a better jolt than a cup of extremely caffeinated coffee. I usually […]
10 Tips to Growing the Best Cucumbers
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:14 pm I love growing cucumbers, but cucumbers aren’t exactly my favorite veggie out there, in fact, they’re kind of my least favorite vegetable ever. I wasn’t on board with the whole cucumber thing, until my neighbor gifted me a few of her home grown cucumbers. […]
Pretty Flowers for a Fall Flower Garden
Last updated on November 15th, 2019 at 02:09 pm I’m lucky enough to have a cut flower garden on the side of my house. It’s definitely my favorite area of my yard, and I love to experiment with different varieties as the seasons change. It’s getting cooler up here in Utah, and fall will […]