Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:10 pm Put away your soil! Because you won’t need much of it to start (or propagate) growing these herbs and vegetables. These grow in water instead! #1 Peppermint: While peppermint will eventually need to be moved to soil, you can propagate peppermint in water from leaf […]
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Learn How to {Correctly} Prune Basil
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:09 pm I’ve had a basil plant hanging out in my kitchen for awhile now, and it’s just starting to get seriously out of control! It’s time for a trim, and this article will help you keep your basil healthy, while showing you how to trim […]
How to Dry Your Homegrown Herbs
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:09 pm Earlier this week, we learned how to prune our rapidly growing basil plants, but do you know how to dry the herbs you’ve harvested? It probably sounds incredibly intimidating–at least, it did to me! But you might be surprised at how simple the process actually […]
Pretty Flowers Perfect for A Cutting Garden
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:09 pm Imagine: having freshly cut flowers whenever your heart desires it! With a cutting garden, this is an easy goal to attain. Send your kiddos outside with vase, and behold the beauty! These flowers are PERFECT for your cut flower garden! Siberian Iris is one […]
How to Pick the BEST Watermelon
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:08 pm Where I come from, watermelon is a summer staple. Our favorite melon makes an appearance during almost ALL of our summer barbecues, and in some cases, they’re even incorporated into our home decor! With all of the watermelon eating happening, it’s pretty easy for one […]
10 Herbs You Need in Your Kitchen Garden
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:07 pm I am a huge fan of growing my own fruits and vegetables whenever it is possible. I have a flourishing garden in my backyard, but lately, I’ve been focusing more on my windowsill herb garden. I’ve been growing these 10 herbs for the last few […]
Easily Prune Your Red Raspberry Plant
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:06 pm I have had a red raspberry plant in my backyard for as long as I could remember, and while I love the fruit that the plant provides, it can be a bit difficult to care for from time to time. To ensure your Raspberry plants […]
10 Plants That Love It Hot
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:06 pm Hot weather plants are hard to come by! I’m originally from the Southwest, and where I’m from, xeriscaping (landscaping without grass) is everything. The high temperatures, lack of water, and low levels of humidity make it extremely difficult for grass to grow luscious and green. […]
10 Colorful Summer Blooming Flowers
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:05 pm Like most gardeners, I love the summer months, but I dread them at the same time. Summer is my favorite, but I get bummed out when my shrubs and plants are no longer blooming and beautiful. But guess what? There’s a solution; these plants will […]
Super Simple DIY Outdoor Water Features
Last updated on September 22nd, 2019 at 10:05 pm I have wanted an outdoor water feature for YEARS, and I have finally convinced my husband to help me tackle this DIY project. We didn’t want to spend an insane amount of money, but we wanted to end up with a water feature that we […]