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22 Food Scraps That Magically Regrow

September 17, 2020 by Jenny 18 Comments

Food Scraps, Food that Regrows, Food Regrow, Vegetable garden, Vegetable gardening, vegetable propagation

Stop throwing old food scraps away, because believe it or not, there are ways to regrow food from scraps! Here are 22 foods that magically regrow when placed in water. You’ll never have to buy celery, lettuce, or green onions again. 22 Food Scraps That Magically Regrow 1. Celery Cut off the bottom half of […]

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16 Of The Best Vegetable Garden Hacks Ever

July 8, 2020 by Jenny 1 Comment

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Traditional gardening ideas and suggestions are nice, but they’re not always the best and most effective ways to get things done. Through my own experience and some internet research, these great vegetable garden hacks will help you have a high yield for years to come. Vegetable Garden Hacks: Small Start Seeds In Eggshells To make […]

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14 Thrifty Gardening Hacks

October 27, 2016 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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Gardening gets easier with these gardening hacks and gardening tips! Gardening hacks like this will save you money while these gardening tips keep your plants growing like they should. Use these gardening hacks if you know what’s good for you….and your garden!   Help your seeds get started by using a lemon peel. Simply stick […]

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22 Gardening Hacks Everyone Should Know

June 3, 2016 by Jenny Leave a Comment

22 Gardening Hacks Everyone Should Know

  Lemon rinds are GREAT seed starters! All you need to do is poke a hole in the bottom for drainage, add a little bit of soil, and then plant one or two seeds inside. Use coffee grounds in your garden soil. This will give your soil the nutrients that it needs so your plants can […]

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12 Gardening Hacks to Growing Veggies in Containers

May 11, 2016 by Jenny 1 Comment

Gardening Hacks, Container gardening, DIY container gardening, gardening hacks, popular pin, gardening tips, vegetable gardening.

Use these gardening hacks when starting container gardening! Growing vegetables in containers is easy with these gardening hacks! Let’s start container gardening today! Instead of throwing out your old eggshells, you can use them to start seedlings. They self compost and will also add a boost of calcium to your soil.     Wine bottles […]

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10 Unexpected Ways to Use Baking Soda in the Garden

December 29, 2015 by Jenny 1 Comment

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Who would have thought that you could use baking soda in your garden! I love these ideas, they are great! I cannot wait for spring to test them out! Make  Your Tomatoes Sweeter Sprinkling baking soda around the plant will help to keep P.H. levels low, making your tomatoes sweeter. Get Rid Of Slugs Pour […]

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7 Simple Tips For Growing Lavender

December 24, 2015 by Jenny 11 Comments

Growing Lavender, Growing Lavender Indoors, Gardening, Gardening Ideas, Gardening Tips, Indoor Garden, Indoor Gardening

I love to grow lavender because it is useful in a variety of different situations. It smells amazing, repels bugs and pests from your garden, plus it tastes great in tea or food! Here’s how to start growing lavender at your own home. 7 Simple Tips For Growing Lavender 1. Space Out Plants Growing Lavender […]

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7 Ways to Attract Butterflies to Your Yard

December 21, 2015 by Jenny Leave a Comment

7 Ways to Attract Butterflies to Your Yard

Butterflies add a little magic and beauty to every yard and garden. They also can be very useful in pollinating  Try some of these ideas to attract more butterflies to your garden. 1. Plant Type and Color Butterflies are attracted to red, yellow, orange, pink, and purple blossoms that are flat-topped or clustered and have […]

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12 Backyard Rock Pathways to Die For

November 30, 2015 by Jenny 6 Comments

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Rock pathways are a backyard staple, but, sometimes it is a good idea to step outside the box when planning your rock pathway. Here are fifteen incredible variations on the classic rock pathway. Use similar sized river rocks to create this whimsical pathway through your garden. If possible, incorporate moss between the rocks. Image from […]

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15 Magazine-Worthy DIY Benches for Your Backyard

October 22, 2015 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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Benches can add a perfect touch to your yard, and give the perfect seating for backyard parties. Here are 25 of the best DIY benches out there. Williams Sonoma Inspired Bench A $1,200 bench that you can make for $35, and no one will ever know the difference. For the tutorial visit DIY Candy. West […]

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Hi, I’m Jenny Wallentine, a Certified Master Gardener, and lover of all things outdoors! My mission with beesandroses.com is to help you find useful, practical solutions to all of your gardening challenges--and help you love it as much as I do. I’ve come across many helpful tips and tricks to make gardening more enjoyable and more productive. You can learn how to layout your garden for a better yield, use a variety of natural pest controls, the “ins and outs” of organic gardening, and much more.

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