Fall Gardening: Part One
Fall is a wonderful time to start a garden. Many veggies, such as lettuce, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and broccoli thrive in cooler weather. I love having my own variety of lettuce to make fresh...
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Instead of planting my seeds directly into my mini pots, I like to use the Burpee’s Pot Maker to make little paper pots, with newspaper strips, and use them as liners inside my mini pots. I do this so...
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Most of my seedlings have sprouted! As you can see, I’ve removed the dome from over them and they are getting pretty tall. However, it is still not the right time to transplant these little guys into...
View ArticleGardening With Mom
Last weekend my mother and I decided that we needed to stop putting off the gardening we’ve been talking about for months. We just wanted to make the entrance of their home less cluttered and low...
View ArticleEssential Finds: The Flower Recipe Book
I consider myself a very creative person. I love crafts and decorating. I love taking something that’s not so great and turning it into something fabulous. I really enjoy it. When it comes to flowers,...
View ArticleSpring Daffodils
Daffodils are a sure sign that spring is here. Daffodils come in wonderful colors and slightly different shapes. These flowers, a favorite of many flower gardeners, have a pleasing aroma and are easy...
View ArticleDandelions: Not Just a Nasty Weed
For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been noticing an increasing number of articles about dandelions. From desserts to teas to the nuisance they are, I’ve seen and read about it all. Maybe it’s because...
View ArticleTransplanting Limes
I planted 3 lime seeds in one container hoping one of them would sprout. Surprisingly, all three seeds sprouted and grew together in the same pot. Now, I want to separate them, each in their own...
View ArticleBug Bites!
While tending my garden the other day, I was viciously attacked by these little monsters. Mosquitoes can be such a nuisance during the summer. They make it difficult to enjoy outdoor activities....
View ArticleSpring/Summer Garden
Ok, so I’m sure you’ve noticed by now that I never finished my Fall Gardening series. Well… that’s because, sadly, none of my plants made it. So I’m giving it another try this spring and summer. This...
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