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5 Cool Ways to Grow Mushrooms at Home
February Is The Perfect Month To Give Your Garden Some Love
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January And The Great Garden Cycle Reset
Save Some Green At The Nursery With These Plant Shopping Tips
For some of us, a trip to the local garden center or nursery is one of the most exciting times of the year. We’re like kids in a toy store, which also becomes a problem. With so much to choose from, we just want everything – and can often leave with a much heavier car […]
September Garden Tips: There’s Still Plenty To Do For Your Plants!
There’s always something to do in the garden! Every month, there are new things to plant, prune, and nurture. September’s a hectic month. It’s time to start preparing for winter, thinking about spring, and cultivating summer blooms. Spring Bulbs It’s time to start planning where those daffodils and tulip bulbs will pop up next spring. […]
Summer Watering 101: Tips And Tricks For A Thriving Garden
It’s summer; the days are dry and hot, and a nice tall lemonade hits the spot. It’s no different for the garden. A refreshing drink of water perks everything up! But too much ice cream on a hot summer day isn’t always healthy; neither is too much water for our plants. In areas with high […]
Tips And Tricks For Shopping At The Local Farmer’s Market
With inflation rising, everyone is looking for a way to save money, especially when it comes to groceries. Farmer’s markets are a summer tradition and great places to find fresh seasonal produce at more affordable prices. The epitome of what shopping local is all about, they can also be overwhelming and unfamiliar; mazes of stalls […]
Green Tips For The Christmas Holidays And Beyond
This weekend, my hubby and I are taking our three kids to a German Christmas market not far from where we live. From the lights and Christmas carols to the German fare and handmade goodies for sale, we’re looking forward to doing something festive while supporting local this holiday season. The pandemic has hit small […]
Tips For Removing Weeds From The Garden
For most of us, weeding is one of the least pleasurable aspects of having a garden and a cause for procrastination. And while I totally understand how important it is to finish binge-watching Bridgerton, it’s also essential to make sure your garden is weed-free. June 13th is National Weed Your Garden Day, so there’s no […]
Calling All First-Time Gardeners: Q&A with Jessica Sowards
The gardening world has experienced a significant boom since COVID-19 swept across the globe last spring. Everyone is looking for therapeutic and healthy ways to pass their time at home while becoming more self-sustainable in the process. Growing vegetables, or anything for that matter, can be intimidating, and author and host of YouTube’s Roots and […]
Instantly Better Hydroponic Growing Skills
What’s their secret, those indoor gardeners who have such an incredibly green thumb? It’s not hard to get stumped over the ins and outs of hydroponic growing. After all, it’s a totally different scenario that growing plants outdoors in the ground, so even the most seasoned backyard gardener can easily experience unexpectedly not so stellar results. […]
Build A Better Compost Tumbler
There’s no shortage of people who want to show you how to build a compost tumbler, but not all of them have gone about it properly. It’s surprising just how many flawed DIY designs are out there. If you’re going to make your own, it’s because you want good compost yo build great soil. Do your garden […]