Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:10 am I love bulbs! They’re usually the first sign that spring is coming, and I look forward to seeing the tulip leaves poking out of my soil in mid-March. Though a majority of tulips are planted in August or September, you can plant a handful of bulbs […]
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Spring Cleaning For Your Garden
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:10 am Though we still have snow on the ground here in Utah, I can feel the seasons starting to change in my bones. The air is definitely still frigid, but there’s now a slight warmness to the air. While I did my best to clean out my […]
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (February)
Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 01:53 am One of my favorite months of the year is here! Though it’s too cold in my neck of the woods to start sowing soil, there are a few gardening chores I like to get out of the way for Spring. But even though the soil might […]
Dig Into This: How Growing A Garden Can Extend Your Life
Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 02:00 am I’ve spent pretty much my entire life gardening, with my hands in the soil. Gardening was a huge part of my Dad’s life, and I’m so grateful that he passed down his love of cultivation to me. Over the years, I’ve learned just about everything there […]
Professional Pruning Tips You Need To Know
Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 02:02 am Back when I first started gardening I thought that the only plants that would need to be pruned were rosebushes! Boy, was I wrong! Just after my first year of gardening, I quickly learned that there are a lot of plants out there, bushes, vines, and […]
Do You Make A Gardening Wish List? I Do!
Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 02:02 am I’m always looking for new ways to get what I want out of my garden, and over the last few years, I’ve learned that the best way to make your garden successful is by planning ahead all year long. I plan ahead by creating my […]
Problem-Solving Plants
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 02:37 amGardening can get seriously tricky…and I’ll be the first one to admit it! There are some plants out there that are just downright difficult to grow. It can be hard for us gardeners to adapt our care habits around the needs posed by a few difficult plants. […]
Plants That are Best Friends
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 […]
Protein-Rich Plants You Should Grow
Last updated on March 4th, 2019 at 04:21 pmOver the last few months, my family and I have gradually shifted towards a more plant-based diet. We aren’t going completely vegan (we all love cheese WAY too much to ever consider doing something like that!) but we are making more of an effort to get our […]
Aquaponic Gardening Guide
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 09:57 pm I’ve been a gardener for years, but it wasn’t until just recently that I wanted to try my hand at aquaponic gardening. I’ve been aquaponic gardening for a little over eight months now, and I’ve learned so much about this sustainable gardening process. I just wish […]