I just got a question from reader, Emily, about how to read the days to maturity number on vegetable starts. I decided to answer both her question and throw in a bit about starting from seeds, just in case you’ve ever wondered. Emily asked, “Quick question you might know the answer to: are the “days Read More >>
How to Maintain a Healthy Flower Garden
When I first started gardening, I did not really get the importance of integrating flowers. I mean, I like them because they were pretty, they added curb appeal, etc. Now, though, I see them as an important part of my garden. When they are healthy and thriving, so is the rest of my garden. They Read More >>
Gardening in Small Spaces – Container Gardening
Recently reader, Jennifer, contacted me asking about how to grow a garden in a small space with homeowner restrictions. She wrote: “Hi Mavis – I have a question. We live in an townhome complex with some pretty strict rules. We can’t plant gardens in the grounds or the flower beds. While we’ve looked at moving, Read More >>
How to Care for Terra Cotta Pots
Terra Cotta pots are awesome. They are super porous, so over-watering is pretty tough to do, and they are a great natural option for housing all of your plants. Because they are made of clay, caring for Terra Cotta is important if you want the pots to last growing season after growing season. First, it’s Read More >>
Garden Tip – Soak Your Seeds Before Planting Them
Do you ever get impatient waiting for your seeds to sprout. I know I do. In fact, there have been years that I have almost completely given up on my carrots EVER sprouting, and then, weeks later, I’ll see a little green pop through. Well, boooo! to waiting. I want to grow things, and I Read More >>
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