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Fourth of July Flowerworks!
The garden is putting on a red, white, and blue flowerworks show just in time for the 4th!
Bugs Eating Your Plants? Try Some Basil
Did you know that Basil has been scientifically proven as a beneficial companion to many veggie crops, including tomatoes?
A study publishedd in the National Library of Medicine confirmed that tomatoes and other crops interplanted with basil had an improved “wound response” compared to tomatoes planted only along side other tomatoes. The “wound response” they refer to is how a plant defends itself against insects trying to eat it. Basically, tomatoes planted with basil are better able to defend themselves against insects and repair themselves faster when they incur damage.
Peonies, Peonies, More Peonies!
Starring in the second week of farmer’s market season…
Miss Sarah Bernhardt!
Manage Pests in Your Garden with Beneficial Insects
You already know beneficial insects are… well… beneficial ha!
You know you want more of them, because you know they will help your garden thrive.
There are just some questions you’re struggling to answer:
What do the good guys look like so I know not to squish them?
How can I attract more beneficial insects to my garden and keep them there?
What is safe to spray to kill the bad bugs eating my plants without harming the good guys?
Easy Kitchen Garden for Small Spaces and Busy Lives
As a new gardener, I completely overwhelmed myself wanting to grow everything.
Then for 9 years as a professional farmer gal, I got to work with countless varieties of veggies, flowers, herbs and even microgreens.
Now running a business and having a family means I've had to seriously narrow in on what I choose to grow in my own kitchen garden.
I thought this would be a great opportunity to share with you what I've found gives me the most success with the least effort.
Save Yourself a Big Home Improvement Bill
I just added this super important winter task to my weekly to-do list: thin the tree lines.
Winter is the perfect time to remove small trees and invasive woody plants from your property.
Click to read why…
Happy Appreciation Day
The seismic mindset shift that has been antidote I needed to my frustrated cynicism.
Give a Unique Gift with Zero Stress This Year
If you are finding yourself stressed out or stuck with your gift-shopping, gift baskets full of beautiful flowers and unique local goods are an awesome easy option.
Check out the video to see how I do it!
5 Ways to Use Fall Leaves Instead of Bringing Them to the Dump
When it’s that time of year, this list is a great refresher on how you can take care of your fall leaves in a way that mimics nature.
Create Habitat for Vital Insects
Get a Greener Lawn
Save Money on Mulch
Make a Valuable Soil Amendment
Be a Good Neighbor
Click to find out How.