Here we discuss three easy ways to use recycled containers for seed starting (that's not toilet paper rolls). Let's Dive in... Seed Starting with Recycled Containers Seed starting in general is a great way to save money. However, buying countless of seed starting domes or trays can add up costs. Good thing seeds don't care … Continue reading Starting Seeds with Recycled Containers
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Homegrown Spice Cabinet | Culinary Herbs to Grow in your Garden
Even for beginner gardeners, herbs are one of the easiest plants to grow, preserve, and even save seeds from. Here we go over annual and perennial herbs to grow and how to preserve them, so you can create your own homegrown spice cabinet. Let's Dive In... Homegrown Spice Cabinet | Perennials Herbs Buying seeds is … Continue reading Homegrown Spice Cabinet | Culinary Herbs to Grow in your Garden
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Deer Resistant Cottage Garden
Deer can be the bane to many gardeners. As lovely as they look, deer can wreak havoc on a garden bed. Many resort to fencing, which is enough to solve most deer problems. But most gardeners have areas on a property that you simply cannot fence off entirely. In these cases, there are plenty of … Continue reading Deer Resistant Cottage Garden
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No AI here | Declaration of a Genuine Blogger
Here is my declaration that all my blog posts will be written myself. Recently the tool ChatGPT has picked up popularity within social media and blogging. If you don't know, ChatGPT is a program launched late last year (2022). It is a program that allows people to ask questions to an AI program. The AI … Continue reading No AI here | Declaration of a Genuine Blogger
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Garden Method Overview: Raised Beds | Traditional, Container, and Hügelkultur Hills
Raised bed gardening is a modern adaptation that has taken on popularity like a storm. They offer gardening to be more accessible and easier while allowing gardeners to grow a full garden. With these attributes, anyone can see why beginner vegetable gardeners are interested. But is using raised beds in your garden right for you? … Continue reading Garden Method Overview: Raised Beds | Traditional, Container, and Hügelkultur Hills
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Children’s Gardening | Benefits and Ideas
There's no better way to get your kids involved in the garden than by giving them their own garden bed to plant in. Not only can it get them motivated to participate in gardening with you, but it can teach them productive garden skills in a real-life context and boost their health during full body … Continue reading Children’s Gardening | Benefits and Ideas
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Heirloom Seed Companies | Where to Start & Safe Seed Pledge
Throughout the United States there are several garden seed companies that have dedicated their work to offering a wide variety of heirloom, non-GMO, and organic seeds. Here I go into a list of online seed companies that are dedicated to heirloom gardening and offer great seeds. Let's Dive In... Heirloom Seed Companies Online Although it … Continue reading Heirloom Seed Companies | Where to Start & Safe Seed Pledge
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Seed Starting Basics for a Practical Garden
Starting seeds early can make sure some vegetables or flowers have enough time to grow and mature to produce valuable harvests. You also have a wider range of variety when choosing seeds for your gardens, rather than buying plant starts at the store. Here I go into seed starting basics so you can grow a … Continue reading Seed Starting Basics for a Practical Garden
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3 Tips to Save Space in a Garden
The best part about modern gardening is the trend of growing vertically. Using vertical growing techniques, many gardeners are able to grow an incredible number of vegetables in a very small piece of land. Growing vertically also helps with harvest, pruning, and maintaining which provides similar benefits to raised beds in terms of not having … Continue reading 3 Tips to Save Space in a Garden
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Worthwhile Vegetables to Grow | 10 Vegetables that are the Backbone to Gardening
This list is aimed to give anyone a well-rounded garden. These are practical vegetables that are commonly used in anyone's kitchen and are easy to preserve when there's abundance. No matter if you start from seed or plants starts, these 10 vegetables are worthwhile to add to your garden every single year. Let's Dive In.. … Continue reading Worthwhile Vegetables to Grow | 10 Vegetables that are the Backbone to Gardening
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Growing Garlic | Types and Flavors of Garlic
Here we discuss hardneck, porcelain, and softneck varieties to help you navigate garlic bulbs to purchase. Let's dive in... Types of Garlic There are two types of Garlic: Hardneck (this includes porcelain garlic) Softneck These names come from the characteristics their stems have. Hardneck Garlic Hardneck garlic will have a very stiff stem in the … Continue reading Growing Garlic | Types and Flavors of Garlic
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Growing Beans | The Different Types of Garden Beans
Beans are a staple to many kitchens, however, choosing what beans to grow in your garden can be overwhelming because there are so many out there. Here I go into the different types of garden beans and divide them into simple categories so you can pick out beans that will work for you. Let's Dive … Continue reading Growing Beans | The Different Types of Garden Beans
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