Why I Decided to Use a Soil Blocker For years I have been putting off blocking my own soil for starting seeds. Amazing how hard it can be to actually change, even when you already believe in the potential of another way. That goes for a lot of things. Well, after being inspired by… Read More
Gardening 101- Watering Everyone knows that watering is an important part of gardening. It’s the first hurdle most of us have to jump to become successful with plants, and it’s the first stumbling block that cuts short the love of cultivation for many would-be gardeners. Watering can make or break a gardener. Good habits have… Read More
Stinkin’ Bugs! I guess if I were a frog or a bat maybe I’d have an appreciation for mosquitoes. But I’m not, and I don’t. Dusk would be my favorite time to be in the garden during the summer if not for mosquitoes. As it is, I try to be finished and in the house… Read More
Fire Ants Have Awakened In Force A few weeks ago a close friend was taking her pet turtle for a walk to enjoy the first dandelions of spring when she (the friend) was bit by a fire ant. She was no stranger to the sting, but this time “it felt different.” Turns out, that was… Read More
Shrub Out Of Place? Transplant It. I occasionally fall into the trap of buying a plant without really knowing where I want to plant it. A while back I got a ‘Tardiva’ hydrangea for almost nothing, and planted it “temporarily” among some hollies that only had a few perennials in the area. Fast-forward about four… Read More