Gardening.
Dirt Therapy.
Solace from all the stress of the world around us…
Gardening offers so many mental and physical health benefits! We hope you enjoy our gardening blog and posts related to our adventures in the garden.
It’s crazy how quickly the summertime flies by every year. Now that things are winding down, we’re looking for things to plant in August in Pennsylvania Zone 6b where we live. If you are also looking for plants to grow in August, you’ve come to the right place. I am searching high and low for…
My pickling cucumbers are flowering and getting pollinated like mad! It’s truly amazing. Except for the cucumber leaves turning yellow, which I can’t discern for the life of me. Why is this happening? I am loving my garden this year and don’t want to sacrifice any of those adorable and delicious pickling cucumbers. I’m hot…
Growing sunflowers brings so many benefits to the garden, from gorgeous blooms to edible seeds for snacking! Discover how to harvest sunflower seeds for snacking after the flowers are done blooming. Learning how to harvest sunflower seeds is easy enough for kids to do, too! It’s a great sensory activity for little ones to enjoy….
Succession planting is a new goal of ours, especially to thwart some of the bad bugs like squash vine borers. With this in mind, I started wondering, what can you plant in July in Zone 6b here in Pennsylvania?! While we aren’t truly organized or scheduled enough for true succession planting, we ARE already underway…
“Leggy” is a word used to describe seedlings that grow thin and spindly. Leggy seedlings are a common problem for many gardeners of all ages. The good news is knowledge is power and I can help you fix leggy seedlings! What Causes Leggy Seedlings? When seedlings growing indoors don’t get enough light, they become leggy….
Prized for their rich flavor that translates beautifully into Italian food, plum tomatoes are wonderful to grow in the garden. The plum tomato cost isn’t very much, less than 60 cents each in many cases. So, growing plum tomatoes vs. buying them may not save you much money. However, gardening isn’t just about the money!…
Strawflower brings unique beauty to the garden that endures far beyond bloom time. Many gardeners will save and dry strawflowers for pretty indoor arrangements and crafts. We are so excited to be growing strawflowers, scientifically known as Xerochrysum bracteatum, for the first time this year! We planted the seeds in an egg carton and they…
Planting popcorn is as easy as popping a few seeds in some potting soil and keeping them moist! Grow a popcorn plant for your family and at the very least, you’ll grow some memories. In a matter of days, you should see some miniature corn leaves sprouting from your popcorn seeds. Imagine how great it…
Gardening sometimes feels like more of a science than a hobby. For that reason, I decided to keep a garden journal. Soon I realized other gardeners might feel this way, too, so I made some free printable garden journal pages. Gardening is so much fun and it’s truly rewarding for the soul. It’s therapeutic and…
Marigold flowers are a lovely addition to the garden as they offer pest control properties as well as a pretty pop of color. Consider different marigold companion plants to get the most from your garden! In my experience, marigolds and tomatoes grow very well together. In fact, so many vegetables and herbs make great companion…