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So excited to share our Zone 6 Gardening Adventures, Seed Starting Tips, and more with other gardeners from all around the world. We look forward to growing right along with you! ❤️

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Red White and Blue Layered Drink – Patriotic & Frozen

Okay so this might not totally be gardening related, but hot gardeners definitely need cold drinks! Check out this amazing red white and blue layered drink I made and enjoyed in my 2021 garden. It’s got an adult blue raspberry snow cone topped with Pina colada and strawberry daiquiri! Taking the Miami Vice to a…

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Propagating Fuchsia – How to Propagate Fuchsia Cuttings

Until recently, I’d never tried growing Fuchsia, although I’d heard all about it in my gardening circles. Now, with my own plant, I found a broken branch and decided to try propagating fuchsia from cuttings. It was easier than I thought! When I found a broken stem upon getting home from the store, I immediately…

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How to Deadhead African Daisies – Deadheading & Pruning Osteospermum

If you want to keep your gorgeous flowers blooming all summer, take time to learn how to deadhead African daisies properly. Deadheading Osteospermum (scientific name) is quick and easy when you make time for it! At a greenhouse earlier in June, my youngest daughter and I fell in love with some pinkish purple and orange…

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Get Ready for SUMMER Gardening!

Transplanting Basil Seedlings or Nursery Plant Starts

June 21, 2022 No Comments

Basil is a rather forgiving plant, and fortunately it’s quite an easy task transplanting basil seedlings and nursery starts into the garden. I’m happy to …

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Do Zucchini Need a Trellis? Growing Zucchini Vertically

June 20, 2022 No Comments

There’s an old joke about lock your car or else you may find a zucchini inside from your gardening neighbor! It’s hilarious, but in some …

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Growing Hibiscus in Pots – Care and Tips

May 19, 2022 2 Comments

It’s no secret that my happy place is on the coast and I’m a beach girl at heart. My beachy vibes run strong and hibiscus …

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GET MORE PLANTS!!! ~ Plant Propagation Tips ~

Propagating Portulaca – How to Propagate Portulaca Flowers

July 6, 2022

Propagating Portulaca allows you to create clones of your favorite moss rose plants. This semi-succulent flower propagates easily in the right conditions. Discover how to …

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Do Lilies Spread? (Multiplying Asiatic, Trumpet, & Oriental Lily)

July 4, 2022

Wouldn’t it be amazing if your favorite flowers multiplied over and over all on their own?! Sometimes the best ones do! If you’re wondering, do …

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Propagating Fuchsia – How to Propagate Fuchsia Cuttings

June 27, 2022

Until recently, I’d never tried growing Fuchsia, although I’d heard all about it in my gardening circles. Now, with my own plant, I found a …

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GARDENING FUN WITH KIDS!

Butterfly Puddler – How to Make a Pollinator Water Station

June 14, 2022

Butterflies, bees, and other pollinators are so important to our gardens and food supply. And there are little things we gardeners can do to help …

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20 Rainy Day Activities for School Gardening Club

March 31, 2022

School gardening clubs bring so many benefits to the kids – learning about plants, enjoying the fresh air, and being active among the top! If …

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Shamrock Project: Puffy Paint Thumbprint Clover Flower Jars

March 15, 2022

As a mom to two school-aged kids, I am always looking for fun things to do around the holidays. For St. Patrick’s Day, my girls …

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School Gardening Club Activities: Curriculum for All Seasons

March 3, 2022

Kids can learn so much from a tiny seed! Whether it’s home school or a local school garden club, gardening has a lot to bring …

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SEED LOVE

Everything you need to know about finding, collecting, swapping, and saving seeds!

How to Save Cantaloupe Seeds: Saving, Drying & Storing

March 29, 2022

Learn how to save cantaloupe seeds so you can grow delicious orange melons for your family! Saving cantaloupe seeds is quick, easy, and fun for …

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Get Your FREE Milkweed Seeds & Save the Monarchs!

March 24, 2022

Did you know you can get free Live Monarch seeds to plant in your own garden? The Live Monarch Foundation will send you free milkweed …

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Glass Gem Corn Seeds (Flint Corn): Saving Popcorn Kernels

February 5, 2022

Prepare to be dazzled! While you may be used to traditional dark golden popcorn kernels from the store, you can actually grow and save glass …

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Growing Pineapple from Seeds – Collecting & Planting Pineapple Seeds

June 10, 2022 No Comments

If it has seeds, let’s plant it. That’s pretty much our motto when it comes to fruits and veggies we enjoy from the store. Growing …

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Starting Sunflower Seeds Indoors – 7 Easy Steps

May 26, 2022 No Comments

Sunflowers seem to be one of the cheeriest flowers in the garden! They grow beautifully alongside vegetables and other flowers. Try starting sunflower seeds indoors …

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Growing Spinach from Seed in Containers

May 24, 2022 No Comments

My sister once told me spinach was tough to germinate. I think it psyched me out that year, but this year my daughter planted spinach …

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Companion Planting

Chamomile Companion Plants – What to Grow Nearby

June 9, 2022

Friendly little chamomile grows nicely in the ground or in pots. Look for a few good chamomile companion plants to maximize space and benefits in …

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Blackberry Companion Plants: Planting Near Blackberries

June 1, 2022

Planting near blackberries helps you to maximize your growing space with other possible benefits. With this in mind, I started looking for some good blackberry …

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Onion Companion Plants – What to Plant Next to Onions

May 25, 2022

So many times, I go to make meatloaf and then realize I don’t have any onions in the house. Is it just me?! I’m determined …

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Potato Companion Plants: What to Plant Near Potatoes

May 10, 2022

Most of the time, potatoes get a bad rap as terrible companion plants. Instead, let’s take a positive spin and find the best potato companion …

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Broccoli Companion Plants – What to Grow Near Broccoli (And What to Avoid)

May 5, 2022

Growing a vegetable garden takes a little bit of planning and a lot of care. Consider finding broccoli companion plants to increase the chances of …

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Asparagus Companion Plants – What to Plant (and What to Avoid)

May 2, 2022

As a perennial vegetable, asparagus is a convenient crop to grow. Plant it once and well cared-for asparagus crowns can live and produce for decades! …

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Indoor Gardening Ideas

How to Propagate Pothos: Rooting Pothos in Water & Soil

April 29, 2022

Have you ever tried to propagate pothos? Over the winter, my dad gave me some pothos cuttings from the houseplant in his sunroom. He assured …

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Glick’s Greenhouse Succulent Party – Sweetheart’s Delight

April 18, 2022

In a crazy stroke of luck, my daughters’ school district closed schools on my birthday due to the weather. In our area, it ended up …

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Propagating Succulents from Leaves – Adorable, Tiny Plant Babies!

March 17, 2022

I never knew how easy it would be to make more plants whenever I wanted them. Propagating succulents from leaves that fall is a new …

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Enjoy a Little Seed Saving – Popcorn!

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