by Kelly Reilly | Aug 1, 2022 | beginner gardening, gardening, harvest, vegetables
7 Vegetables to Plant in Late Summer or Early Fall for a Bountiful Autumn Harvest If you only plant produce in the spring, you’re missing out on a whole second growing season. In fact, plenty of veggies flourish in the cooler temps and shorter days of late summer and...
by Tamara | Oct 29, 2020 | beginner gardening, DIY, flower, fresh cut flowers, gardening, Uncategorized
Hydrangea are one of the most popular summer flowers. They put on quite a show during their peek and we all want a way to enjoy them well past the summer months. Taking a lesson from P. Allen Smith, here are 3 easy steps to enjoy these beautiful blooms well past...
by Tamara | Sep 29, 2020 | beginner gardening, deadheading, flower, gardening, outdoor plants, potted plants
If you have purchased a mum (or several 😉) for your front porch, you are not alone! Mums are a fall staple and we have some tips to keep your blooms looking pretty all season long. Repot your mum when you get home. Mums tend to be rootbound (their roots take up the...
by Tamara | Oct 30, 2018 | beginner, beginner gardening, DIY, farm, flower, garden, gardening, gardening organic, harvest, organic, planning your garden, raised beds, vegetables
Fall Garden To Do’s : 7 Steps to Get Your Garden Ready for Fall Jessica Sowards is among many other things, a gardening guru. I was so excited and thankful when she agreed to guest blog and share her Fall gardening To Do’s. Jessica shares 7 things she...
by Tamara | Oct 24, 2018 | beginner, beginner gardening, DIY, food, garden, gardening, gardening organic, organic, planning your garden, raised beds
3 Simple Tips to Planting Garlic If you are like me, it’s tough to have too much garlic. I love garlic; the aroma of it sautéing in a pan and the distinct flavor it adds to any dish. Believe it or not, growing your own garlic may be easier than you think! The...
by Tamara | Oct 2, 2018 | beginner, beginner gardening, deadheading, flower, fresh cut flowers, garden, gardening, landscape, Roses
Fall is a great time to take stock of the gardening year behind us. What worked and what didn’t. What should be changed or should remain the same. Here in zone 8a, my roses begin to wind down for the year in late October and we occasionally see blooms as late as...
