It’s the middle of September and my garden is finally reaching the end of the growing season. It has been a productive summer with lots of vegetables, canning jars, and a freezer full of produce. But now it is time to look forward to a new season of gardening and cool weather activities. Here’s a…
Summer may be wrapping up, but that doesn’t mean the gardening season is over. This past week, I’ve been spending time out in the garden getting some things planted in hopes of having some more produce ready to put back for winter before the first frost hits. Here is what I’m doing to get my…
You all know how much I love working in my gardens, playing in my flower beds, and trying to grow vegetables in my little greenhouse. Recently, we spent a few hours in the State Garden in Athens, Georgia, and I am trying to convince my husband that I need to up my game. The UGA…
Do you grow any flowers or vegetables in containers in your gardens? This year I have been putting out more containers and have found them to be super versatile. Containers and pots of all sizes and colors offer something special in the feel of the garden beds and under the porch. Recently I started being…
I love the quote by Audrey Hepburn that says “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow”. Every time I plant seeds, I think of the act of faith and hope that is required. It’s often impossible to imagine that something so tiny as a seed can produce massive amounts of beautiful flowers or…
January has been full of snow and lots of cold weather. I’ve spent some time in the greenhouse but have also tried intentionally growing things inside. Having flowers and plants growing in the winter is good for me in so many ways. I’m also reading more blog posts, books, and articles to help me learn…
Welcome to the short days of winter – where the nights start super early and the time to go outside is very limited. Just because a gardener can’t spend all their time outside should not mean they are stuck enduring the winter blues. Here are some of the go-to survival supplies that every gardener needs…
As summer ends and fall begins, it’s time to get the garden ready for the new season. There’s work to be done cleaning up the summer garden and removing all the dead plants. The hot season may be wrapping up but the garden is not quite done for the year. Here are some things I…