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Don't Buy Root Vegetable Starts!
I love buying flower and vegetable starts for my garden, as well as starting my own plants by seeds. There are some vegetables you should...
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Amy
- Aug 16, 2022
- 2 min
Planting a Winter Garden in Zone 8b
It is August which means lots of gardeners are planning and planting their fall gardens, but I am more concerned about my winter garden....
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Amy
- Jul 18, 2022
- 2 min
Mason Jar Sprouts
What you need: Mason Jar (size of your choice, I use quart) 2 TBSP seeds of your choosing (I use a sandwich mix) Mason jar cover (I use...
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Amy
- Jun 27, 2022
- 2 min
Indeterminate Vs. Determinate Tomatoes
Summer is here, your tomatoes are likely in the ground already but I am sure as you were buying your tomato plants and/or seeds you kept...
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Amy
- May 10, 2022
- 1 min
Homemade Calendula Salve
What You Need: 1 cup dried calendula 1 cup (or so) oil ( I use avocado) 3.5 TBSP beeswax (I use pastilles) double boiler, or a pan and...
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Amy
- Apr 22, 2022
- 2 min
Let's Make Borage Tea
I AM NOT A DOCTOR AND THESE ARE NOT MEDICAL RECCOMENDATIONS, ASK YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TRYING ANY HERBAL REMEDIES. There is nothing better...
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Amy
- Mar 19, 2022
- 3 min
The 4 Basics to Growing Strong Seedlings
1. Ideal Temperatures When you are growing your seedlings you need to keep each seedling at its ideal growing temperature. Every plant's...
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Amy
- Mar 3, 2022
- 3 min
My Take on Seed Starting Mix
It is February which means it is time to start those indoor seeds! One of the hardest things to figure out as a new gardener (at least...
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Amy
- Dec 4, 2021
- 1 min
Herb & Flower Glass Ornaments
What you need: glass ornaments (Wal Mart sells a pack of 8 for 4 bucks) dried herbs dried flowers anything else you want to put in an...
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Amy
- Oct 28, 2021
- 1 min
Turning Leaves Into Stamps
If you live in an area like me, your yard, neighborhood, and parks are probably covered in leaves. Let's make some beautiful art out of...
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Amy
- Oct 24, 2021
- 2 min
What to Do With Those Halloween Pumpkins
Halloween is just about here, which means there is a huge influx of pumpkins that will be going to waste. Here are some alternatives to...
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Amy
- Oct 3, 2021
- 2 min
Seeds You Can Direct Sow in October (Zone 8)
Fall is finally here and I am ready to plant my winter garden. Here is what I am sowing in my garden this weekend. Lettuces, all...
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Amy
- Oct 3, 2021
- 1 min
Stovetop Chocolate Pudding
*makes 2 large portions What you need: 1/2 Cup Sugar 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 1/8 Cup Cornstarch pinch of salt 2 Cups Milk 1 TBSP...
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Amy
- Sep 21, 2021
- 2 min
DIY Botanical Wall Art
Lately I have been going to tons of yard sales and thrift stores looking for things to make my house more homey. I stumbled upon a yard...
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Amy
- Aug 9, 2021
- 3 min
It's Okay to Start Over
WARNING: This is more of a personal blog than an informational one, so if you're not into that you may want to skip this one. It's the...
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Amy
- Jun 1, 2021
- 1 min
Beer Traps to Catch Earwigs and Pill Bugs in the Garden
There is nothing worse than planting out your seeds and seedling to have them instantly devoured by garden pests. Beer traps are a great,...
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Amy
- May 15, 2021
- 1 min
Onion Blossom Vinegar
It is the time of year where your vegetable plants start to flower and go to seed. Did you know most of those flowers are edible? (If you...
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Amy
- May 1, 2021
- 2 min
Tomato Planting Tips
It is finally time to plant tomatoes out where I live, YAY! Here are a few tips for planting tomatoes so they develop a strong root...
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Amy
- Apr 15, 2021
- 2 min
Hardening Off Your Seedlings
As last frost dates approach and you are eager to put your seedlings in the ground, I urge you to harden off your plants first. Most...
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Amy
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
Benefits of Rabbits in the Garden (Fertilizer)
Last weekend I picked up two, eight-week-old, New Zealand rabbits from a local breeder. The main reason I got them, besides them being...
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Amy
- Mar 15, 2021
- 2 min
Up-Potting Your Seedlings
Up-potting is simply the process of putting your seedling in a larger pot from a smaller pot. This is done so the plant has more room to...
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Amy
- Mar 1, 2021
- 2 min
Seeds You Can Direct Sow in March
March is here, which means it is time to sow some cold-hardy vegetables. Here is the list of my favorite cold-hardy plants to direct sow...
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Amy
- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min
It is Time to Start Pepper & Tomato Seeds Indoors!
It is mid-February which means it is time to start those seeds that take a while to grow such as tomatoes and peppers (and eggplants if...
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Amy
- Feb 4, 2021
- 2 min
Sustainable Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For the Gardener in Your Life
Valentine's Day is approaching quickly. This year aim to get a more sustainable gift for your loved ones instead of ones that are going...
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