Tag: garden
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7 Helpful Tips for Beginner Gardeners
Due to the coronavirus global pandemic, a lot of people are staying home for an extended period of time & they’re looking for new hobbies to keep themselves occupied. Gardening is a great hobby to pick up right now or any time really. There is just something so satisfying about growing your own plants, especially…
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AeroGarden Harvest Review: 1 Month Update (Maintenance & Harvesting)
*This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As always, all opinions are my own. I have not been paid for this review, nor am I working with AeroGarden in any capacity. I received this product as a Christmas gift from a family member.* Well, it’s been about a…
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Don’t Throw out your Poinsettia! Houseplant it!
Poinsettias are a holiday decor favorite, but many people don’t realize that they can be kept as houseplants all year round. I certainly didn’t know you could keep them beyond Christmas & I used to throw away my poinsettias when I took down the rest of our Christmas decorations. Then I came across this video…
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Beginner/Intermediate Gardeners: 3 Best Houseplant Tips
As a beginner to intermediate gardener, you know that sometimes houseplants can be tricky to get right. As a home gardener with a few years of gardening experience under my belt, who is taking a social media class from Northwestern University through Coursera.com, I found two articles that contain various tips that will ensure that…
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AeroGarden Harvest Review: First Impressions
*This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As always, all opinions are my own. I have not been paid for this review, nor am I working with AeroGarden in any capacity. I received this product as a Christmas gift from a family member.* Long winters and a lot…
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2019 Year in Review: How Did my Garden Grow?
*This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As always, all opinions are my own.* Whew, 2019 flew right on by, didn’t it? I can’t believe that it will be 2020 tomorrow. I’m sure that all of you feel the same. The end of the year is always a…
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How to Make a Fresh Christmas Garland Using your Garden Clippings
*This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As always, all opinions are my own.* Prior to this year, I had never made garland before. We have a couple of fake garlands that I use to decorate the inside & outside of our home, but I haven’t had the…
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Gardening Themed Gingerbread House Tutorial: Gingerbread, but Make it Gardening
*This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As always, all opinions are my own.* One of the best parts about having this blog is coming up with creative ways to incorporate gardening into activities that aren’t typically gardening related. A gingerbread house with a garden was one of…
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How to Make a Christmas Porch Pot for Free Using your Garden Cuttings
*This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As always, all opinions are my own.* You read that right, you can make a Christmas porch pot for free! As long as you have a planter pot, soil & cuttings from your garden this project will cost you zilch. Spend…
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How to Plant Bareroot Trees & Shrubs in the Fall (Yes, there’s still time!)
*This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As always, all opinions are my own.* Fall is a great time to plant trees & shrubs. The cool weather puts less stress on the plants & it allows for their roots to get a head start on winter. Plus, the…
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