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Learn how to save zinnia seeds. Saving your own zinnia flower seeds will not only help you avoid possible seed shortages but it can also help you save money if you are addicted to growing zinnias (like I am). Garden Lesson: Never Say NEVER… Once upon a time, I would constantly tell my hubby that…
The Benefits of Companion Planting in Your Garden Learn about companion planting, including the benefits of companion planting in your garden and a list of some favorite companion plants. Companion plants can be both beautiful and practical in your vegetable garden, so don’t delay and add these lovely plants as soon as you can. I’ve…
Learn how to make soil blocks for seed starting. Soil blocks are easy to use, cheaper than peat pellets, and better for the seeds because their roots have room to expand and thus are easier to transplant. Below is my tutorial and recipe for creating soil blocks at home. At the bottom of the post…
This is a list of the garden vegetable varieties that I am growing in my garden in 2021. I’ll give you little snippets of why I chose those varieties for my garden zone 8a in South Carolina and also links to more info on growing those veggies, in case you’re a bit overwhelmed with the…
Let’s talk about some natural and organic weed control tips so that you can stay sane in your garden. Learn how to prevent weeds from stealing your gardening joy. First I’ll talk about actions you can take in your garden, and then I’ll talk about some time management strategies so you can find a way…
Learn how to keep deer out of your garden. These tips can help you have success at preventing deer from destroying your vegetables, fruits, and favorite plants. I’ll give you multiple ideas to help you come up with creative actions against the deer that can fit in your budget. I get tons and tons of…
Seed Starting Soil from the store (or online) can be really expensive, especially if you are starting a lot of plants from seed. Learn how to make your own homemade seed starting soil mix in order to save money and have confidence in good-quality ingredients. Why I Am Making Homemade Seed Starting Soil Mix When…
There are many clever ways to extend your gardening season. Below, I will explain the various techniques that can get you up to 6-8 extra weeks of garden productivity. These range from frugal to expensive ways to add more precious time to your garden season. Clever Ways to Extend Your Gardening Season Glorious and wonderful…
Learn how to find joy in the garden in fall, despite struggling with frantic feelings of urgency to get everything done in the garden and often dealing with harvest overwhelm. This is part of my Seasonal Joy in the Garden Series. Finding Joy in the Garden In Fall Season Have you ever noticed that fall…
Learn how to make your own compost. Making compost is a wonderfully sustainable way to make healthy soil for your garden from your own kitchen scraps and livestock/yard waste. This article looks at different compost structures and also what types of things you can add to a compost pile. How to Make Your Own Compost…