Gardening.
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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.
Growing a vegetable garden takes a little bit of planning and a lot of care. If you’re new to gardening, you might be wondering what grows well with broccoli and other brassicas. Consider finding broccoli companion plants to increase the chances of a successful crop this year! Brassicas in general prove to be a challenging…
Whether you prefer salads or stir fry dishes, snow peas taste great cooked or raw! Growing snow peas is easy no matter how long you’ve been gardening. Discover some helpful tips about how to grow snow peas in your garden or raised bed and get them in the ground today! Growing snow pea plants in…
Looking for a sturdy cucumber trellis and snow pea support, I checked several stores before I found exactly what I wanted. My hunt ended at Tractor Supply, where I picked up two of the Panacea Tomato Towers. At 47-inches with 4 panels that you can position as you like, it seemed like the perfect solution!…
Cosmos are one of the easiest flowers to grow! We learned how to plant cosmos seeds several years ago and haven’t stopped since. Dazzled by the beautiful and prolific blooms, we grow cosmos from seed and enjoy cut flowers all summer long! Cosmos make a great choice for your garden. Learn the easiest tips for…
Wouldn’t it be great to multiply your plants whenever you want? Propagating blueberries from cuttings feels like a huge milestone in the world of gardening. I’ve tried it a few different times and wanted to share my progress and notes on learning how to propagate blueberries from cuttings. Trying to propagate blueberry bushes is a…
Decorating your garden and yard for the holidays can be a lot of fun. Just imagine all the neat outdoor décor you can find for each holiday. Speaking of, are you ready with Irish decorating ideas and St. Patrick’s Day garden décor? Add a touch of Irish charm to your favorite garden spaces with some…
Growing raspberries in our backyard garden is an amazing experience! This year I’m delighted to be growing yellow raspberries as well as red raspberries for my girls (and me!). I decided to plant the berries in different spaces, though, so I quickly got to thinking about companions in the garden and what to plant with…
Just when the gardening gear at Dollar Tree seems to have dried up, I’ve found something arguably even better. The Ollies garden section! The cheap planter pots at Ollies are my absolute favorite reason to head over to this store. We have an Ollies Bargain Outlets store in Pottstown, PA, not far from us and…
Finding plants wilting in your garden gives cause for concern. Why do plants wilt and what can you do about it? Different circumstances may cause foliage to become droopy. Sometimes the solution is as simple as a good watering while other times your plants may have bigger problems to tackle. According to the University of…
If you asked me how I got into gardening, I could easily look back at my life and point out a few meaningful moments. Gardening inspirations practically surrounded me. Several family members inspired me to become a gardener – both my mom and dad as well as both of their dads, my grandfathers. My mom’s…