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My blog features articles written on topics such as vegetable gardening, seed starting, gardening tips, cooking tips and so much more. I enjoy teaching what I have learned in my many years of gardening.
Tea Blend for a Restful Sleep
Last year, I was blessed with the opportunity of being published. I had dreamt for years of writing a book, and the...
A Complete Guide to Planting Garlic
Do you grow your own garlic? Garlic (Allium sativum) is one of the simplest vegetables to grow and the best part is,...
The Care and Keeping of Phalaenopsis Orchids
A popular houseplant, well-known to most, is the Phalaenopsis Orchid. Also known as the “Moth” orchid, it is widely...
10 Varieties of Basil for your Garden
Do you grow basil in your garden? Basil is definitely a must for the garden, and especially if you love...
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[Video] How to Grow Green Onions from Scraps
It's been years since I've purchased green onions. Green onions are technically onions plants, grown from seed in...
10 Last Minute Gift Ideas for Gardener’s
It has been a difficult year for many, but one positive aspect of the year 2020 is the increased demand for growing...
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[Video] Final Garden Update for 2020
In my latest YouTube video, I share a walk through my 7000 square foot vegetable garden at the end of the growing...
How to Grow Ground Cherry
*This post is a follow-up to the previous post "What is a Ground...
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[Video] How to Make Leaf Compost
Also known as "leaf mold", leaf compost is the result of leaving your fallen leaves to decompose for a period of time....
10 Tips for Successfully Growing Parsnips
If you've never grown nor tasted parsnips, you don't know what you're missing! Although parsnips look like white...
5 Veggies that Grow Better in a Fall Garden
When people typically think of fall in a zone 5 garden, they usually think of the end of the gardening season. The...
What is a Ground Cherry?
So much confusion exists with this delicious fruit, that I had trouble identifying the correct species of each fruit...