The idea of composting by saving food scraps is not new or original. Our grandparents have always found ways to improve their garden soil by letting the food scraps feed the dirt. But since many of us live in neighborhoods or have small backyard spaces, it is a little more challenging to find ways to…
I have a serious ‘black thumb’ when it comes to houseplants and am a forgetful gardener. I just seem to have a problem keeping houseplants thriving. Sometimes I over-water and other times I completely forget to take care of them. If you are like me and need some intervention, I’ve got some ideas and products…
Have you got your garden started this year? Many people are starting gardens and experimenting with planting new flowers and vegetables. If you are planning a garden for the first time, take a look at these tips and get started – one seed at a time! There are many ways you can start your first…
Last season I tried to grow potatoes in my garden the traditional way. I planted them in the ground, covered them up a couple times over the summer months and waited. It was a complete failure. I ended up with 5-6 small pebble sized potatoes. This year I decided to try something different. I am…
I’m definitely ready for spring and warm weather. Every day I look for ways to push back winter and get a little closer to gardening season. This past week, I decided to plant some more seeds and work on growing new plants for the gardens. I focused on select wildflower varieties that recommend starting indoors…
With the first days of Spring, gardening in the unheated greenhouse is starting to change. I’m starting to switch my thinking from how to just keep my plants alive to how can I help them grow and thrive. This experiment I started back in October has brought me great joy all winter long; now it’s…
Despite the February cold, my unheated greenhouse continues to give me great joy. If you have ever stepped inside a greenhouse, you know that there is nothing quite like the smell and feel of a warm growing environment. Take a look at what is growing and see one of the things I’ve learned this month…
Even though there is freezing rain outside, I’m getting ready for Spring gardening. I have been making newspaper seed pots this weekend and have started planting some flower seeds so I’ll be ready as soon as Spring makes its appearance. These newspaper seed pots are super easy to make and a great way to recycle…