Fall is a great time to plant just about everything! The cooler temperatures and added chance of good rain help the roots to become well-established. Plus, planting in the fall gives plants a head start compared to spring planting. Also, most of the Big Box stores start to clearance their garden section in fall in preparation for Christmas trees (at least around here). So that's another reason why ... Read More about A Budget Friendly Garden Makeover
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Basil, the garden & the fence
I'm starting to get emails asking if I'm o.k. so I thought I'd better post! Yes, I'm fine and I'll give a personal update at the end of this post (I still have a few emails to respond to - thank you for your concern!). I harvested some basil so I thought I'd share how I preserve what I don't dry. I freeze quite a bit of basil as the summer goes and then I use it as flavoring in soups ... Read More about Basil, the garden & the fence
Love Your Garden, Keep a Flock of Backyard Chickens!
I'm so pleased to have Deb from Deborah Jean's Dandelion House as a guest poster today! She's another farmgirl at heart that lives in the suburbs - definitely a kindred spirit! Since I don't have chickens (yet) I asked Deb if she'd write a bit about the benefits of keeping chickens as part of my Gardening 101 Series and she's graciously done so. Benefits of Keeping Chickens Farm Fresh Eggs ... Read More about Love Your Garden, Keep a Flock of Backyard Chickens!
The Basics of Planning Your Vegetable Garden
Gardening 101 Pt. 1 - Planning Your Garden Planning is important for success when starting a vegetable garden! But before we get into the basics of planning your vegetable garden, I'm sure some of you are asking why should I even bother to grow my own vegetables? There are many many MANY reasons to have a vegetable garden but here are my top 3. My Top 3 Reasons For Growing Your Own ... Read More about The Basics of Planning Your Vegetable Garden
Charming Cottage Gardens
There's just something so charming about a cottage garden. Old fashioned romance is at the heart of a cottage garden don't ya think? I think they never look planned even if they are. There's usually a mix of old fashioned flowers like Delphiniums, Foxgloves, Hollyhocks and roses. I think it's too hot in Georgia for Delphiniums but I do have Hollyhocks and Foxgloves in my ... Read More about Charming Cottage Gardens
Growing Carrots in Containers
Growing carrots in containers You know that you can grow all kinds of veggies in containers! Maybe you're renting or maybe you just don't have the space for a traditional vegetable garden. Try growing in containers! I had a few extra carrot seedlings (yes I started carrot seeds in my little Big Lots greenhouse and transplanted them - not usually recommended but I've found it works for ... Read More about Growing Carrots in Containers
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