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The next time you are at the hardware store buying paint, you may want to pick up a few extra paint sticks. Making your own plant markers is a great way to add a little personality to your garden. Simply brush on a coat of chalkboard paint, and let the paint dry {about 1 hour}. Read More >>
I was out watering the garden this morning and noticed the wood pallet gardens I planted awhile back are now thriving. Time sure does fly when you are having fun {or have a lot of garden chores}. I had originally planned to stand the strawberry pallet upright when I planted it. But I’m really happy Read More >>
This year my goal is to grow 2,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. I think I can do it. With 16 raised garden beds, a greenhouse, a raspberry patch and a few more planting beds sprinkled throughout our property, I believe growing 2,000 pounds of food is an attainable goal. Even if I do Read More >>
If you are like me, you probably have a bunch of seed packets scattered around your house and you’re not quite sure what to do with them. I don’t know why, but I have a really hard time throwing out empty seed packets. The Botanical Interests ones especially. It must take days, if not weeks Read More >>
The weather has warmed up a bit and the danger of frost is gone here in Western Washington, so now is the perfect time to plant pumpkin seeds. The Girl Who Thinks She’s a Bird is planning on having a harvest party this fall with her peeps. So this year we have dedicated a rather Read More >>
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