Blue Lupine is Both Beautiful and Edible
For years, I noticed wild Lupine growing along highway roadsides, their colorful spikes standing out against the asphalt and guardrails. These flowers always caught my eye, but I didn't know …
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How to Fertilize Container Vegetables for Best Results
Have I told you how much I adore container gardens? Container gardens are the quiet MVP of the vegetable gardening world. Container gardening provides accessibility to everyone. If you rent …
Sweetbay Magnolia: From Humble Sapling to Fragrant Centerpiece
When we first moved into our home, the backyard was a hodgepodge of shrubs and trees I was unfamiliar with, but the former owner was an avid gardener. On our …
Fertilizing Fruit Trees: Why, How, and When to Start
As much as I love vegetable gardening, there’s something truly magical about having a few fruit trees in your yard. A fresh apple or peach or cherry straight from the …
Teddy Bear Sunflowers: Huggable Blooms for Your Garden
I've had the pleasure of growing and admiring countless sunflower varieties over the years. However, there's one particular type that never fails to bring a smile to my face: Teddy …
Daughter of Beauty, Lover of Flies
The attic bedroom of our old farmhouse is where we hide magic: the tiny Christmas trees that appeared by the beds on Christmas morning; the tiny cannabis plants, years later, …
Getting Your Pole Beans to Reach Greater Heights
Beans, beans, they're good for your heart! But what if those beans don't want to put in much effort? A pod here, a pod there, and a wimpy-looking Pole Bean …
5 Most Important Ways Not to Kill Your Blueberries
Many years ago, when we first bought our current home, I decided to take the plunge and plant some blueberry bushes in my backyard. My main motivation was simply a …
How to Care for Sunflowers
Buckle up, buttercups, because I'm about to take you on a wild ride through my sunflower-growing escapade! Actually, to be honest, it was my neighbor's escapade because he admired the …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Spinach Plants
Cultivating healthy and productive spinach plants begins with the foundation of your garden—the soil. To promote robust growth and abundant harvests, it's essential to create the ideal soil environment for …
