So you want to attract hummingbirds to your garden – or you’re at least thinking about it. Well there’s no better time than the present and you won’t regret it. Hummingbirds are a great addition to the garden and incredibly fun to watch. If you want to attract hummingbirds to your yard, one of the…
Growing beets in containers is a fun and rewarding way to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce without needing a large garden space. We’re going to explore the benefits of growing beets in containers, as well as the steps and tips you need to know to grow healthy and delicious beets in your own backyard. Bonus, if…
Gardening can be an incredibly rewarding hobby. I’ve grown to love it in a very short amount of time. Not only does it provide a source of fresh produce and beautiful flowers, but it’s also a great way to connect with nature and get some physical exercise. Aka save money on food, therapy and a…
What should I grow? That’s not the right question. The real question is what do I like to eat? Do you like to eat radishes? If your answer is yes, or I don’t know, grow some radishes! If your answer is no, how about peas? Ok, back to radishes. Radishes are a quick-growing and easy-to-care-for vegetable,…
If you’re looking for an easy and delicious addition to your container garden, snap peas are a great choice! Not only do they provide a tasty snack, but they’re also relatively easy to grow and care for. I say relatively because everything is kind of hard to grow when you’re first starting out. When growing…
CONTAINER GARDENING – WHY I LOVE IT AND YOU WILL TOO Container gardening for beginners from a beginner! I took to container gardening originally because I was new to gardening – NEW, NEW. I’m still new today but I’ve learned a few things in the last 6 months or so. So if you’re new to…
Starting a Vegetable Garden. It’s Surprising How Little I Know About Gardening. Truly, starting a vegetable garden has been a real eye opener. The last 6 or so months have been such a learning experience and I’ve enjoyed it a ton. Every step of the way, I’ve had growth, literally and figuratively. I’ve eaten amazingly…
Operation ‘Grow a Salad has entered phase 2’. Day 22 – 28 BIG vegetable garden update. We’ve planted some of the babies in grow bags. Some of the seedlings were getting pretty leggy. So we decided to plant them in order to give some more support. The roots looked pretty good on most of them…
Looking for a free DIY garden marker that is super easy to make? Materials We had everything on hand so these cost us $0. But even if you needed to purchase masking tape [Currently $4.99 at Ace Hardware] and a 100 pack of skewers [Currently $.97 at Walmart], you’re looking at about $.07 a marker. …
Things are getting exciting in the garden! Week 3 vegetable garden update. Days 15-21 Project ‘Grow a Salad’ is really showing progress. Out of 30 seeds, 17 have at least 1 sprout. We’re ecstatic! Obviously, we have a long road until we EAT. But watching the growth is really a big part of the enjoyment of gardening. …