Strawberry Limeade
Okay, a show of hands — do you make sure you’re well-hydrated whenever you’re out working in your garden, especially if the sun’s beating down on you? I’ll be the …
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Picking a Great Watering Can (Maybe)
From the abundance of watering cans in my possession, you'd think I am a watering can collector. But that's not exactly true. I just like to try them. My hunch …
Breaking Ground
Warm day. Dry soil. Early spring. It's groundbreaking day in the garden. I go out to negotiate with ol' Dobbin, my middle-aged rototiller. She's getting a bit stiff in the …
How to Keep Lettuce Tip Burn Away from Your Garden
Growing lettuce at home can be a rewarding experience and give you access to delicious greens from spring, through the summer, and even into fall. However, brown edges around the …
Why Are My Pea Plants Turning Yellow?
Why are my pea plants turning yellow? Is it something I need to worry about? Are my plants done for? The concern is understandable. After all, yellowing plant leaves could …
Watering, Weeding, Fertilizing, and Pruning Your Sunflower Plants
Watering your sunflower plants
As with any plant, watering your sunflowers is an important consideration. Once your sunflower plants have started growing, you’ll want to keep them consistently watered, but not …
Growing Sunflower Plants in Containers
It’s entirely possible to grow sunflowers in pots! But take a realistic approach to this plan. Don’t try to plant giant varieties in a pot for your deck; you’d need …
Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Sunflower Plants
Sunflowers are among the most easygoing of all annual plants; plant your seeds in a sunny spot and watch your flowers grow. It really is just about that easy.
Sunflowers love …
My Neighbor Is a Garden Fairy
Say what you will about the Tooth Fairy, garden gnomes, and even the occasional garden troll, but I will vouch for the existence of a garden fairy. However, I don't …
Strawberry Smoothie
When spring rolls around and those first juicy strawberries ripen out in the warm sunshine, I'll admit I get maybe a little too excited. I adore strawberry season. I'll often …
