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How to Keep Cats Out Of Garden Areas

July 9, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

How do you keep cats out of garden areas? It’s a dang good question and one I am frequently asked. While I don’t have a feline friend to call my own, my neighbor’s cat does like to wander throughout my garden. And while I don’t mind the company, cats really can be quite devastating to […]

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Top Seven Tips For Growing Upside Down Tomatoes

February 5, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Last updated on November 7th, 2021 at 12:42 amI love to grow my own tomatoes because my family and I eat a lot of them! I try my best to work in a little lycopene wherever I can in my own dinner and lunch recipes.  If you are short on garden space, or just want […]

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5 Ridiculously Easy Ideas For Growing Microgreens Indoors

January 29, 2020 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Growing microgreens is a great way to get your green thumb ready for the crazy summer months that are sure to begin here in a few months. Often times, microgreens are grown directly in water, making them incredibly easy to manage for most people. Get ready for the warmer months ahead with a few of […]

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How To Save The Monarchs

August 2, 2019 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 06:53 pm Have you ever seen photographs from the famous monarch butterfly migration from America to Mexico? It’s quite a sight. And though some have been lucky enough to witness this in person, fewer butterflies returning for the migration every year. Not only is this detrimental to our […]

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Plant Of The Apps

July 31, 2019 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 06:30 pm What if there was an app that could identify different plants for you? I had this very thought while looking at this beautiful Philodendron variety  at the grocery store the other day. I mentioned this thought to my daughter later in the evening, and she whipped […]

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All About Growing A Medicinal Herb Garden

July 10, 2019 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 01:22 am I am a believer in the healing power of plants! While I wouldn’t trust a combination of a few herbs to necessarily cure my auto-immune disease, I do think that a little peppermint can do wonders for an upset stomach! If you want to add the […]

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Living Large: How to Plant Big In Tiny Spaces

May 1, 2019 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Last updated on December 7th, 2019 at 06:35 pm How to Plant Big In Tiny Spaces: It can be a bummer when you only have a tiny backyard to do your gardening in. But just because you have a small yard doesn’t mean you can’t grow plants that are bright, bold, and full of instant […]

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6 Tips Every Hummingbird Lover Should Know

April 12, 2019 by Jenny 4 Comments

Last updated on July 5th, 2020 at 06:46 pmToday I am sharing the best hummingbird tips I know. Who doesn’t love to watch these darling birds?  I absolutely love hummingbirds. We have a hummingbird feeder just off of our deck and I love to sit and watch them on Saturday mornings with a cup of […]

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Spring Seed Bombs

March 13, 2019 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:22 am Spring is in the air and my garden is definitely ready for it. Though we got a few inches of snow over the weekend, I’m confident (hopefully…) that it will melt soon and I can really start working in my garden.  Until it melts, I’ll just have to […]

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