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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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Hanging Baskets Review: Emerging Green Hanging Planters

Hanging baskets add such a lovely aesthetic and creative approach to gardening. I mean, who doesn’t like growing plants in midair?! Ever since I received a set of Emerging Green hanging planters to try out, I’ve been seeing them everywhere! Neighbors, friends, and family all seem to enjoy this fun and carefree look. Hanging basket…

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Growing Hibiscus in Pots – Care and Tips

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 is my spirit flower. Where we live in zone 6b, growing hibiscus in pots is the closest thing I can get to my honeymoon memories of Maui. But I’ll take…

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Get Ready for SPRING Gardening!

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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How to Grow a Peach Tree from Seed: Starting from a Peach Pit

May 20, 2022 No Comments

Growing fruit from fruit scraps like peach pits or lemon seeds is so exciting to me. It’s actually one of my favorite gardening things to …

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GARDENING FUN WITH KIDS!

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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Garden Club Activities – Free Gardening Printables

February 11, 2022

Whether for homeschooling, elementary school garden club, or just some fun at home, I’m excited to share some fun and free gardening printables! Any children’s …

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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 & 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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Companion Planting

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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Mint Companion Plants – Evil Mint Has Some Redeeming Qualities

April 30, 2022

Mint sometimes gets a bad rap in the garden. Finding mint companion plants can be a good way to make the most of this versatile …

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Eggplant Companion Plants: What to Grow Nearby

April 23, 2022

Whether you prefer it with parmesan or hot off the grill, homegrown eggplant is a worthy crop for your backyard garden. Consider a few eggplant …

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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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