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.
Switching around the way you lay out your gardens can benefit your plants in different ways. From moving by vegetable group to trying out companion planting, here are six answers to the question, “What are your most helpful tips for crop rotation in your backyard garden?” Move Each Vegetable Group Every Few Years “Crop rotation…
Are there some gardening techniques that leave you feeling a bit intimidated? For me, I could really use some composting do’s and don’ts to get into the game. I don’t know why, but I feel overwhelmed when thinking about making compost! I decided enough is enough and I am really thinking about how I can…
Starting seeds is such a fun and empowering part of gardening. And, planting germinated seeds in soil most likely easier than you might expect! (I especially love starting seeds in wet paper towels – have you tried my favorite method? I’d recommend starting there if not!) I’m delighted to share the method I use when…
Cucumbers continue to be one of the most popular vegetables to grow in the home garden. Starting cucumbers indoors from seed gives your plants a head start in the growing season. Planting cucumber seeds is simple! I’ll share my favorite tips along with a simple trick to speed up cucumber seed germination. How to Start…
It took me a long time to settle on durable, food-safe raised garden beds for our backyard. After much research, I landed on a set of 4 white raised garden beds by Giantex. My original 4×4 garden beds were made by my husband with love when we were newlyweds. Turns out, wood construction doesn’t last…
Once you learn how to grow citrus trees from seed, I am not going to lie – it becomes pretty addicting. So here I am, ready to tell you all about how to grow a grapefruit tree from seed. In our home, if we find a seed in grocery store produce, we plant it! So…
Do you love limeade, margaritas, and key lime pie? If so, maybe you should grow your own key lime tree! Planting a lime tree from seed is very easy and I can show you how to do it. Tart and tangy, key limes liven up quite a few drinks and dishes in the kitchen. My…
Growing citrus trees from seed continues to amaze me. My latest obsession is trying to grow a Valencia orange tree because we all liked the juice so much. Discover how to plant orange seeds and try growing an orange tree along with me! Now, first things first, we live in PA Zone 6b and an…
Luckily other gardeners often watch out for one another – my neighbor just asked me about the impending cold weather and how to protect plants from frost. As I prepare my own gardens, I am happy to share my tips on DIY frost protection for plants, both annuals and perennials. Every time the big frost…
It’s always sad as the growing season staggers to a close. Deciding what to do with sunflower stalks may come down to your remaining intentions for the garden. You can deal with dead stalks in a variety of ways, which I’ll share here for your convenience. Depending on how the last few weeks of the…