To keep things simple, let’s focus on 4 secrets for successful seed starting. Consider this a ‘primer’ to seed starting. At the end of this article, I provide links to additional resources to provide…
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I am fortunate to garden in two vastly different USDA Gardening Zones. During Spring and Summer, I garden at our New Jersey home (6a). While in Fall and Winter, I garden in a community…
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Over the past two years, I have been experimenting with drying hydrangeas. Having so many lovely dried blooms, a wreath for the front door seemed like a perfect project. Read along as I demonstrate…
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Timing. Yes, the secret is ‘when’ you cut your hydrangea blooms. Sounds easy enough, right? It is easy; however, it may take some experimentation and it’s fun to experiment. Now that you know the…
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For many years, I never thought about planning a fall vegetable garden. With a full-time job and raising three children, I was happy enough to have a summer vegetable garden. But time passed and…
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We have a family of groundhogs that have lived on our property for the past 20 years. Each year they become more assertive at finding ways to enter the vegetable garden and wreaking havoc…
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One day I was doing a self-guided walking tour around the gardens at the Deland, Florida Garden Club. The garden was so meticulously organized, and every plant was labeled with a sign. Because this…
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As I was working in our garden planting vegetables this season, I came to the realization that I did not have enough space for all our tomato seedlings. Now, that doesn’t usually bother me…
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As I socialize with fellow gardeners, there is a common discussion that comes up when discussing plants. That discussion focuses on native plants. So, what is this surge in interest in native plants? This…
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As we continue to live through social distancing guidelines in the wake of COVID-19, one of my challenges is not being able to get my seedlings planted in the ground. I started seedlings in…
