Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 02:38 am I love companion planting! There’s something so magical about planting things that get along together nicely. For example, did you know that carrots and lettuce are one of the very best veggies to grow next to one another because they help keep each other free of […]
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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 […]
Tips for Creating And Maintaining a Victorian Garden
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 10:00 pm Back when I was in 7th grade (I know, it seems like it was decades ago!) I visited my Aunt and Uncle for the summer in St. Louis, Missouri. At the time, I hadn’t ever been to their home before and I was absolutely enthralled by […]
Garden Design: Romantic Garden Ideas
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 10:02 pm If designed correctly, your garden could be one of the most romantic areas of your home! I’m not exactly sure what it is, but peonies, flower-covered archways, and a rosebush or two just look effortlessly timeless and just like a fairytail! If you dream of having […]
Vegetables to Start From Seed: A Gardening For Beginners Guide
Last updated on April 22nd, 2020 at 09:56 pm It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner: everyone is capable of learning to grow their own vegetables! The process can seem intimidating and I totally get it, but it’s a rewarding experience regardless of the outcome. Are you ready to try your hand at vegetable gardening […]
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: Chives
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:11 am How to Get Started: If sowing from seed, start indoors 8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant as soon as your soil is easily workable. Choose an area of your garden with full sunlight and moist, well-draining soil. Place plants 4-6 inches apart, and […]
Dos and Donts of Direct Seed Sowing
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:20 am Are you planning on direct seed sowing this year? For the last few years, I’ve made it a point to direct sow as many seeds as I possibly can. Here are my tried and true “dos and dont’s” of direct seed sowing, seed starting, and […]
Plant Guide: Yucca
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:28 am How to Get Started: Plant in well-draining soil in an area of tons of sunshine. Water once every ten days, or when the first few inches of soil are dry to the touch. The Yucca plant does have sharp leaves, so it’s not […]
Plant Guide: Water Lily
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:34 am How to Get Started: Begin growing Water Lilies just as you would any other annuals. Pick an area of plenty of sunlight. Plant your water lilies in dirt and gravel, keeping the growing tip positioned slightly above the soil. Learn more about planting Water Lilies […]