Do you have a small yard, but would still like to have a flower garden? Maybe, all you have is a tiny courtyard, or a small balcony or patio. Or, maybe you have a large yard, but only have time for a small flower garden. Perhaps you’re like me and love to garden, so you […]
Growing Vegetables in Pots
Whether you are limited on yard space, you’re a city or apartment dweller and short on outdoor space, you have mobility issues, or you have garden space, but you just want to grow vegetables right outside your back door, Growing Vegetables in Pots is for you. In our ½ acre yard, we have lots […]
How to Conduct a Plant Sale and Other Ways to Make Money From Your Garden
Gardening can be an expensive hobby! Just ask me how I know. For many of us, we don’t care what the cost is, we just love it and it’s cheaper than therapy. Maybe though, you’re looking for a way to help support your hobby, or make some extra cash. You know you could be […]
Seed Storage Ideas for the Home Gardener
I’m a seed-aholic… there I admitted it. I’m guessing if you’re reading this, you have an ample amount of seeds too and you need some ideas for storing them. Every year I purchase way more seeds than I can ever use. It’s the dead of winter when those gorgeous seed catalogs start arriving and I […]
How to Grow A Cutting Garden
Who doesn’t love fresh cut flowers in their home or office? Flowers just add such a fresh and cheery element to a space. Plus, fresh flower bouquets (especially from your own garden) make the best and sweetest gifts. If for no other reason than to add cheer to a loved one’s day. I’ve always […]
How To Jump Start Summer Blooming Bulbs
Today we are going to talk about How To Jump-Start Summer Blooming Bulbs. Summer flower bulbs, like dahlias, begonias, calla lilies, canna lilies; plus, non-flowering bulb plants like caladium and elephant ears. I live and garden in Zone 4b and if I waited until it was warm enough to start bulbs in the ground, […]
Seed Starting Indoors (The Complete Guide)
It’s time to start thinking about Spring, about garden planning and about seed starting. Here in Minnesota, Spring is a ways off, but that doesn’t stop me from getting really excited about the prospect of green and growing things. Some of you lucky gardeners that live in milder climates may have already began starting seeds […]
The Best Gardening Books and Other Good Reads for Gardeners
Fifty percent of gardening is learning by doing and experimenting. The other fifty percent comes from educating yourself. Whether you’re a brand new gardener, a master gardener, or in between, there’s always more to learn. I like to use down time in the winter or rainy days to read gardening books. In this post, I’m […]
Winter Sowing (Yes You Can Garden in Winter)
Yes, you can garden in winter, it’s called Winter Sowing. Have you ever heard of winter sowing? Winter Sowing is a method of propagating new plants for your gardens simply by starting seeds outdoors in the winter. Several years ago, I read an article in Northern Gardener Magazine written by a master gardener, with whom […]
Ideas for DIY Outdoor Fall Flower Planters
Fall in the gardens and outdoors can be an amazing breath of fresh air… literally! The cooler temperatures, the vibrant hues and bright colors of the changing landscape, pumpkins, gourds, apples and the many flowers that are available for us to add to our outdoor spaces, are simply amazing. We’ve talked about reviving our summer […]
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