I love to spend as much time in the vegetable garden as I possibly can. I affectionately refer to my garden as my happy place, and that’s because it is. I’m even a certified master gardener. If you love to garden like me, check out these great vegetable gardening ideas from a certified master gardener […]
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5 DIY Gardening Ideas That Are Social Distancing Approved
Now that we are three weeks into this whole “social distancing” thing, I’m finding that I am getting INCREDIBLY bored! I can’t wait to get outside and start hanging out with those in my gardening club again. Fortunately, one of the best things about gardening is that you can do it alone or with a […]
Plant Guide: Onions
Growing onions may just save you a fortune on your grocery bill! If you are an avid onion eater, this growing guide will help you begin propagating onions. Grow in containers, or in a garden bed. These vegetables do well in either! Learn everything you need to know about growing and caring for these delicious, […]
Dos and Donts of Direct Seed Sowing
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 seed starting indoors. DO: -Start with loose, weed […]
Plant Guide: Hosta
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 soil, and you should fertilizer in the summer. Make […]
Plant Guide: Blanket Flower
How to Get Started: These flowers prefer loose, sandy soils in an area of full sun. Soil should be well draining with an alkaline PH balance. Water plants regularly, until plants become established. Established plants are drought tolerant, and should only be watered a few times every few weeks. Test the soil with your […]
Plant Guide: Agave
How to Get Started: Agave leaves have sharp points, so make sure this plant is in an area where no one will get hurt. For rapid growth, propagate your plant from a parent offset. This plant loves rocky or sandy soil, and actually thrives when neglected. Once established, some plants only need to […]
How To Make Seed Paper For Planting
I 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 else ever since! Use my (well…my grandma’s) tutorial […]
Plant Guide: Trumpet Vine
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 need as little as an inch of water per […]
Plant Guide: Yucca
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 great lining a walkway; or someone could get cut! […]
