Do you have a gardener on your Christmas list? Well, I can help you find some great items under $50 to give them. I’m a longtime gardener myself and would appreciate any of these gifts. 1. Heirloom Seeds Here’s a full array of heirloom seeds to get anyone started gardening. These vegetable seeds will provide…
(This post was updated on April 23, 2023) When I gaze out over a big yard, I can’t seem to break the area down properly in my mind so as to define a cohesive plan for a garden. I do much better with smaller spaces like an apartment patio. Some of you recall my patio…
The question is: How did I end up with all these pink zinnias? I didn’t order pink zinnias. I specifically ordered a packet of deep purple and a packet of gold zinnias. I so loved the yellow-gold zinnias I planted last year. But even way back in the spring the seeds were already sold out….
With many perennials it seems to take a full three years to begin to take hold and bloom exuberantly. At least that is my experience. Like my white clematis. Every year the amount of blooms at any one time has increased. However the Lamb’s Ear above took only one year to gain traction. I purchased…
I’m sitting here in my recliner with Charlie, listening to the sound of distant thunder rumbling. I can’t believe all the storms we’ve gotten so far this year. But I do so love hearing the thunder and rain, except for when it causes damage to some folks’ homes. I haven’t had to go out the…
Here are tips for growing garden vegetables so that you have the hardiest plants and the best tasting vegetables. Soil Improvement: Your plants draw nutrients from the soil. So the better your soil is, the greater chance you’ll have of getting good tasting vegetables to bring to your table. Adding organic matter is one of…