Gardening

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.

Basil Care: Growing Basil Seed to Harvest (and Seed Saving)
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Basil Care: Growing Basil Seed to Harvest (and Seed Saving)

Growing basil is something every gardener should experience. In the herb world, basil’s reputation precedes itself. It’s touted as an herb that’s easy to grow and generally very happy in the garden. Basil care is easy enough for kids! Moreover, this fine culinary companion boasts an aroma that awakens the garden with visions of pizza…

How to Deter Squirrels from Garden & Backyard Spaces (Tip: Blood Meal)
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How to Deter Squirrels from Garden & Backyard Spaces (Tip: Blood Meal)

It seems there’s always something after our precious gardens and the crops we grow. Whether it’s munching on your tomatoes one bite at a time, chewing plastic pots, or burying nuts literally everywhere, squirrels can be a pain! Try blood meal – squirrels hate it! Plus find out how to deter squirrels from garden, containers,…