*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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*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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*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…
Continue reading ➞ How to Plant Bareroot Trees & Shrubs in the Fall (Yes, there’s still time!)
I first found out about amaryllis and paperwhite flowers when I started getting into gardening a few years ago. I had never heard of growing flowers indoors for the holidays. I didn’t even know you could grow flowers inside so easily. Then one day I was watching Garden Answer on YouTube & she did a…
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Garlic has always been the plant that I recommend growing to anyone who doesn’t really have a lot of experience gardening. You can grow garlic, yes you! Even if you have a black thumb. Even if you don’t have a lot of time to devote to gardening. Garlic is just that easy to grow. It’s…
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Happy Halloween, everyone! We’re right in the midst of pumpkin season (one of my favorite seasons). Every year I decorate my house with pumpkins & explore new pumpkin culinary pursuits. A few years ago I decided to try making fresh pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, instead of canned pumpkin & I’ve never looked back. Fresh pumpkin…
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As a beginner to intermediate gardener, you know that in order to feast on home-grown garlic in the summer you have to plant them in the fall. 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…
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It’s national cheeseburger day & it’s also the last week of summer. Celebrate this glorious day & these last few days of summer by throwing a couple of burgers on the grill. Burgers have always been my favorite food & grilling them over charcoal on a Weber grill is just a taste that cannot be…
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Plant pouches are a great way to add vertical interest to your garden. You can hang them from hooks like hanging baskets or attach them to fence posts. Plant pouches can also be very budget-friendly if you choose the right plants. They’re easy to make & maintain too! Read on to find out how to…
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