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Plant Guide: Licorice

December 26, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Plant Guide: Licorice| How to Grow Licorice, Growing Licorice Plants, Plant Gardening, Plant Hacks, Gardening 101, Gardening Tips and Tricks, Plant Guides #Licorice #Plants

    How to Get Started: I recommend growing this plant in a large, tall pot. Make sure that the soil doesn’t get too damp..or the Licorice roots will likely rot. This plant doesn’t need much fertilization, and it’s actually recommended that you don’t fertilize. If you live in a hot area, you may find […]

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How to Propagate Garlic

December 14, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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  Propagating garlic is amazing! Garlic is one of those amazing plants that once purchased, you may never have to buy another clove again! Why? You ask? Because this is a plant that regrows itself from cuttings or cloves. Seriously! Next time you’re adding a delicious infusion to your baking, keep an extra clove. You’ll […]

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Plant Guide: Bergamot

December 7, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Plant Guide: Bergamot| Growing Bergamot, How to Grow Bergamot, Plant Care Tips and Tricks, Gardening, Gardening Hacks, Gardening Tips and Tricks, Perennial Gardening, Perennial Plant Care, Popular Pin #Gardening #Bergamot #Perennials

  Must Knows: Bergamot, while beautiful is known to become rather aggressive. Make sure you plant your flowers in a thought-out area where it won’t outgrow any other plants. This plant should be planted in an area of full sun, and out of the shade. Plants that are grown in the shade are generally less […]

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How to Save Seeds for Next Season

November 30, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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  Like many gardeners, I love seed starting. I always have a slew of leftover seeds from my Spring planting, and I love to collect the seeds from my flower, and bell pepper bushes. So I’m left with the question; is it possible to save harvested seeds? You betcha! If stored properly, you can save […]

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How to Keep Your Gardening Tools In Great Shape

November 16, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

How to Keep Your Gardening Tools In Great Shape| Gardening Tools, Gardening Tips and Tricks, Gardening, Gardening Tips and Tricks, Gardening Hacks. #GardeningTips #GardeningTools #GardeningHacks

  Winter is officially setting in, and my garden tools are headed back to the safety of their covered shed! Before I put them away for the season (and before I bring them out again in the Spring) I like to give my garden tools a little TLC. It helps prevent rust, and the spread […]

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Why You Should Kill Your Plants

November 14, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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  Say, what? Kill your plants? What exactly does that mean? In other words, sacrificing your plants is just a fancy word for killing them….At this point, you may be wondering why on Earth you would want to kill your plants. But, there are four instances when it’s okay to pull the plug on your […]

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Evergreen Perennials for the Winter Months

November 2, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Evergreen Perennials for the Winter Months| Evergreens, Evergreen Perennials, Perennial Evergreens, Gardening, Winter Gardening, Winter Gardening Tips and Tricks, Evergreen Gardening, Popular Pin #WinterGardening #Perennials #EvergreenPerennials #Gardening

    Who doesn’t love a hearty dose of Evergreen ANYTHING come the holiday season? Evergreen plants are usually cold hardy, and low maintenance. Which makes them seriously perfect for winter gardening! Add one (or a few!) of these Evergreen perennials to your yard for lasting color even when it gets cold. Viburnum Lush green […]

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Perfect DIY Gifts for Gardeners

October 31, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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    Finding a few cute gifts for gardeners can be tough! I’m fortunate enough to be apart of a family where EVERYONE loves to dig into the garden and get dirty! We all look forward to Saturdays in the Summer spent tending to our gardens. Every year, I like to get my kids (and […]

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How to Grow Bananas Indoors This Winter!

October 12, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

How to Grow Bananas Indoors This Winter!| Growing Bananas Indoors, How to Grow Bananas, Indoor Gardening, Indoor Gardening Tips and Tricks, Grow Bananas In the Winter, Gardening, Plant Care, Tree Care and Tips, Popular Pin

I wasn’t super on board with the banana thing until just recently (are they not the oddest texture, ever?)  but ever since I got on board, I can’t NOT have one in my morning smoothie! While I love running to the grocery store to restock on all of my necessary items, I’d love to have […]

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5 Incredible Alternatives to Peat Moss

September 28, 2017 by Jenny Leave a Comment

5 Incredible Alternatives to Peat Moss| Peat Moss, Peat Moss Alternatives, Alternatives to Peat Moss, Gardening, Gardening Tips and Tricks, Soil Additives, Soil Additives for a Strong Garden

Beginner gardeners may be wondering: what exactly is Peat Moss? Peat Moss is a growing material made up of dead moss and other materials that form in the inside of Peat Bogs. The growing material is composed completely of moss, and develops over a period of several millenia.  It is considered to be a 100% […]

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