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Vegetables to Plant in Late Summer or Early Fall
If you ask us, planting veggies should be on everyone’s list of fall gardening to-dos. Read on for seven vegetables you can plant in late summer or early fall for a bountiful autumn harvest.
Green Zucchini 3 Ways
If you grow zucchini, you know you have a LOT of zucchini. While a warm loaf of zucchini bread is hard to beat, knowing additional ways to enjoy green zucchini is a bonus. We have gathered three mouth-watering recipes that may even have you considering how you can...
Mother’s Day Gift Guide | For The Mom Who Likes To Garden
Moms deserve the spotlight every day, but for this Mother's day, we have pulled together 10 items that the Mom who likes to garden, whether a beginner or a novice, will love. From monogrammed vases to organic body cream, we have you covered.1. Dipped Ceramic Pitcher...
How To Dye Eggs Naturally
Dying eggs for Easter is a childhood pastime most of us remember fondly, but have you ever tried this with items you likely have in your pantry? If not, it’s worth a try. See how easy it is to get beautiful pinks, yellows, and blues from natural ingredients right inside your home.
Top 5 Garden Trends For 2022
How we utilize our outdoor space is a top priority for homeowners again in 2022. We view our outdoor space as an extension of our home, therefore wanting to make our outdoor space as beautiful, inviting and functional as possible. We talk about garden trends that are still going strong from last year and new ways to think about your indoor and outdoor space this year.
Companion Planting Guide For 7 Popular Vegetables Crops
There are vegetables that compliment each other, herbs that repel pests, and flowers that invite bees to work their magic. We have put together a list of companions (or friends) for 7 of the most popular vegetable crops.
3 Flowers Everyone Wants For Valentine’s Day (…other than roses)
After tallying the results, three flowers shined and I am including a bonus idea that may not have been thought of as a gift!
8 Types of Real Greenery to Use In Your Christmas Decor
Here are some basic tips for using fresh greenery in your arrangements and some of the most loved types of greenery to consider.
3 Easy Steps to Carve a Pumpkin
Once you’ve fully carved your design the way you want it, you’ll want to grab that spray bottle of bleach water and give any newly-exposed fleshy areas a spray. After all, we don’t want your happy jack-o’-lantern’s smile to begin shriveling into a frown.
How to Preserve Your Pumpkins | 3 Simple Steps
It's pumpkin season! September is a month for getting back into a routine, pulling out the sweaters, and setting out the pumpkins. While there continue to be more and more faux pumpkin options that look pretty realistic, to me, not much beats beautiful fresh pumpkins...
3 Ways Gardening Can Reduce Stress
Gardening involves observing plant life and sun exposure, which both decrease high blood pressure. This makes gardening an effective way to counteract the body’s stress response. Gardening is a scientifically-proven way of significantly reducing the stress levels in our bodies. Even if our circumstances are beyond our control, we can choose activities like gardening that encourage our body’s recovery response.
Understanding USDA Climate Zones: Your Complete Guide
Once you become familiar with your regional weather patterns, climate zones and frost dates take a backseat to observable seasonal temperature changes.
The primary reason a seasoned gardener will use climate zones is to see what new plants they can plant in their landscape, orchard, or veggie garden.
And remember- if in doubt, plant it anyway!