Have you ever looked at your basil plant and wondered why it’s not as lush and bushy as the ones you see in gardening magazines or on the internet? Believe it or not, the secret behind a thriving basil plant is more than just sunlight and water—it’s all about how you prune your plant. When done …
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Imagine if you had just one tool that could do it all. Enter the Hori Hori Garden Knife. Say goodbye to sifting through your garden shed or wasting time looking for the right tool. No more juggling a spade, a weeder, a knife, and maybe even a ruler as you try to plant, prune, and …
Hori Hori Garden Knife: What is it, and do I really need one? Read More »
When under a black light, tomato hornworms do indeed glow in the dark. And their cool ability to glow is what gives you the advantage over them in the garden! Tomato hornworms are a gardener’s worst nightmare, and there’s no way of avoiding them. As a matter of fact, I pulled a hornworm off of …
Picture this – you’ve been spending countless hours perfecting your garden, nurturing your plants, and lovingly tending to each and every flower. Then, out of nowhere, a cute but insidious little chipmunk shows up and wreaks havoc on your meticulously cared for sanctuary. Frustrating, right? You’ve tried everything, from humane traps to pest repellents, but …
9 Plants That Repel Chipmunks: A Handy Guide for Your Garden Read More »
Pruning blueberry bushes is a task often overlooked by novice gardeners, but if you’ve ever looked at your blueberry bushes and wondered why the fruits are so small or why there are just not enough of them, pruning may be your issue. Pruning is often viewed as a chore or an unnecessary task. But here’s …
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You’re strolling through your flourishing garden, basking in the pride and joy that your juicy, ripe tomatoes bring. But as you lean in closer, you notice white spots on your prized tomato leaves. White spots on tomato leaves can be caused by Septoria Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, and Sunscald. The presence of these white spots …
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You go to your local garden center and see all the hybrid plant varieties, but you also see varieties like ‘Mortage Lifiter,’ ‘Old German, and ‘Black Krim.’ Which are you going to choose? Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with a hybrid variety, but as traditional heirloom plants are slowly phased out, we’re …
Heirloom Plants: Discovering Nature’s Timeless Treasures Read More »
You desperately want to have a garden. But you live in an apartment or have the smallest yard ever. You might think you don’t have the space, or maybe you’re just overwhelmed by the thought of maintaining a full-fledged garden. The desire to grow your own plants is there though. You can even imagine the …
Every gardener, whether a seasoned professional or a weekend hobbyist, has faced the challenge of keeping track of their garden’s progress. Remembering which plants thrived, which struggled, and the precise treatment each one received can be a daunting task. Despite our best efforts, details can be easily forgotten or mixed up, leading to avoidable mistakes …
The Importance of Keeping a Garden Journal: A Comprehensive Guide for Home Gardners Read More »
Today, we’re going to chat about something so important to our food culture – seed saving! This practice has been around for ages and is what has helped us keep the past alive while also nurturing the future. Being a gardener or farmer means we can do our part to protect biodiversity, adapt plants to …
The Complete Guide to Seed Saving: Preserving the Past and Nurturing the Future Read More »
