Saving Sunflower Seeds
Last garden season, I purchased a packet of giant sunflower seeds and planted a row at the back of my vegetable garden. They attracted a… Read More »Saving Sunflower Seeds
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Solo Cup Tomato Seedlings Part Three: Growth & Nurturing
By now, your indoor tomato seeds have emerged successfully from the soil and will spend the next several weeks growing into robust seedlings to plant… Read More »Solo Cup Tomato Seedlings Part Three: Growth & Nurturing
Cultivating Joy: Gardening’s Impact on Serotonin Levels
When we are happy or feeling a general sense of well-being, we’re experiencing the benefits of serotonin. You may be interested to learn that there… Read More »Cultivating Joy: Gardening’s Impact on Serotonin Levels
Echinacea – Cold Stratification
At first glance, the term cold stratification may present as complicated; but it truly is a simple process if you are interested in starting Echinacea… Read More »Echinacea – Cold Stratification
Solo Cup Tomato Seedlings Part Two: Germination
Welcome back – today’s conversation is Part Two of starting tomato seedlings indoors using a double Solo Cup method. I’ve linked Part One right here… Read More »Solo Cup Tomato Seedlings Part Two: Germination
Solo Cup Tomato Seedlings Part One
This week’s project is starting tomato seedlings in Solo Cups. The promise of spring planting is right around the corner; prompting consideration of renewed garden… Read More »Solo Cup Tomato Seedlings Part One
Beginner Gardener: Heirloom Seeds
Today’s topic is Heirloom Seeds – Come bloom with me! As we await the approach of spring, our thoughts turn to the garden. The first… Read More »Beginner Gardener: Heirloom Seeds
Milkweed Magic: Harvesting and Starting Seeds for Pollinator Gardens
Step into the world of milkweed, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. The simple act of planting native flowers can slowly transform your backyard into a… Read More »Milkweed Magic: Harvesting and Starting Seeds for Pollinator Gardens
Mayapple – Fall Planting
When I first introduced the mayapple as a plant in my landscape, I knew nothing about her. My grandmother had a vigorous lot of them… Read More »Mayapple – Fall Planting
Adding Gooseberries to the Garden
I stumbled upon potted gooseberries at one of my favorite hide-away shops that stocks organic, reasonably priced plants. I didn’t know a whole lot about… Read More »Adding Gooseberries to the Garden