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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 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…
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…
This is a continuation of my Spice Series. Welcome to my information on How to Grow Bay Leaves! How to Grow Bay Leaves **The bay leaf comes from the bay laurel tree, an evergreen that originates from the Mediterranean region. **Bay leaves are beautiful additions to anyone’s garden. They are also known for both their medicinal benefits…
Learn how to grow skullcap. American Skullcap is a beautiful medicinal herb that you can grow at home. Even if you aren’t interested in natural remedies, if you have a moist habitat in your garden, skullcap is a pretty addition to your landscape. With lush green leaves and dainty little flowers, it’s a pleasure to…
Name: *Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Description: *annual *popular culinary herb *a good fly and mosquito repellent *my favorite thing to eat!! 🙂 Parts Used: *Leaves, preferably fresh Position: *full sun *well-drained soil Propagation: *propagate by seed: do not plant seed directly into soil until the ground is warm. For an early start, plant in seed trays/flats…