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I always think that I will remember which plant is which, but I can only hold so much information in my brain these days {and that amount is very small, I admit}, so I inevitably forget {usually within hours}. So, for me, marking my plants is absolutely essential. I really liked the organic look of Read More >>
Will you be planting corn this year? If so, now’s the time to plant. Here is a quick tutorial on how to grow corn – start to finish. This year I’m trying a couple of varieties some for eating fresh and some ornamental for my fall table as well. It’s going to be fun! Brief Read More >>
Did you have trouble growing veggies last year? Every once in a while, I’ll have a bad gardening year. Sometimes it’s beyond my control {i.e. squirrels or other critters getting into my plants} and sometimes, I’ll look back and be like, “Whoops, I can totally see how I screwed this year up.” Gardening is definitely Read More >>
This morning I planted my cucumber seeds! I started 2 flats using some of my DIY Potting Soil blend. This year, I am growing Marketmore, Lemon, and Burpless. It’s been a while since I’ve grown lemon cucumbers so I’m looking forward to them. Brief description: Cucumbers are part of the gourd family. They grow from a creeping Read More >>
A butterfly landing on you is suppose to be a symbol of good luck heading your way. A butterfly landing in your garden is kinda the same thing, because they actually help pollinate your plants {which I personally think is a good thing}. To attract butterflies, start with native flowers. It’s that ol’ “if it Read More >>
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