September is one of the busiest months of the year for our garden. Fruit and vegetables mature, heat intensifies, canning equipment comes out, and we prepare for all of the food preservation that will soon come our way. Let’s take a look at whats on my September Gardening Check List! I am sharing monthly garden... Continue Reading →
How to Care for Cut Sunflowers
I always grow a large patch of sunflowers somewhere in my vegetable garden. The bright yellow petals are such a joy to look at as I tend to my gardening tasks! While I prefer to leave most of the flowers to continue growing outside, I also enjoy a happy vase of sunflowers on the table... Continue Reading →
July Gardening Check List
July is one of the slowest months of the year for our garden. The plants grow, rains grow fewer, weeds slow a bit, heat intensifies, and we prepare for the coming harvest. Summer is fully upon us! Let's take a look at whats on my July Gardening Check List! I am sharing monthly garden to-do... Continue Reading →
June Gardening Check List
June is one of the busiest months of the year for the gardener. The plants grow, flowers continue to bloom, the days warm, weed magnify, and much needs tending to! Spring comes to an end and summer is upon us! Let's take a look at whats on my June Gardening Check List! I am sharing... Continue Reading →
How to Grow Pumpkins
Pumpkins can be made into sweet or savory dishes, used as cozy outdoor decorations during autumn, or sold for profit. Growing pumpkins really is very easy. They require very little maintenance, spread like crazy, and typically produce more pumpkins than you can imagine! We've discussed a lot of gardening topics around here. Check these out:... Continue Reading →