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In this post, I’m sharing info on the best gardening tools for a thriving garden. I talked to all my gardening friends (both those who garden for fun and for business) and asked for their opinions on the “must-have” tools that make gardening easier. Why This Article Was Originally Created… It all started when we…
“I will practice mindfulness when doing every day tasks so that I can be more attuned to negative and self-defeating thought processes and I can actively challenge & replace these with more adaptive, positive thoughts instead.” (Me, in my Mental Health journal, 2024) I’ve mentioned in my ‘About Me‘ page that I’m a highly-sensitive empath….
Every winter, without fail, I struggle with my mental health. And yet, it’s not really SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) like you might immediately assume. Nope, it’s because I struggle with not fitting in. I am surrounded by social media memes, quotes, influencers, etc. that want to tell me what “everyone” should be and should do…
We moved to our new home two years ago now and it’s been a learning experience as I try to figure out the new challenges that come with a new property. For example, we have started a small fruit orchard started here and last year they struggled a ton. First, we had to deal with…
I recently moved to a new homestead and while I’m pretty excited about the potential and possibilities with my new land, it was sure hard to leave behind my established gardens that took me 8 years to create and build up. I couldn’t bear to leave behind my beloved flowers, most of which I had…
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 why you should grow buckwheat in your garden. Buckwheat is an amazing living mulch (aka green mulch) option for your garden in the summer. There are so many benefits to adding buckwheat to your vegetable garden including: it attracts good insects, deters bad pests, helps with weed control, conditions the soil by adding nutrients,…
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…
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…