Paperwhites are one of my favorite winter flowers to grow indoors, especially when January feels long, dark, and colorless. This year, a sweet Christmas gift… Read More »DIY Paperwhite Planter: A Whimsical Winter Flower Bowl
This year, I’m adding a special touch to my garden—vibrant Icelandic poppies. These delicate, papery blooms hold a deep personal meaning for me. As a… Read More »Cold Stratifying Icelandic Poppy Seeds: Prep for Beautiful Blooms
As Valentine’s Day draws near, I find myself searching for a gift idea that is unique, thoughtful, and a little different from the usual candy… Read More »Handmade Valentine Seed Paper: A Craft for Garden Lovers
Have you ever thought about rooting Christmas tree cuttings? This unique gardening experiment is a wonderful way to embrace the New Year with creativity and… Read More »Rooting Christmas Tree Cuttings: A Holiday Gardening Experiment
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
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
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
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
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
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