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🍂 October in the Garden

Cool-Season Growing, Cozy DIYs & A Little Garden Inspiration October has arrived, and the garden is getting a whole new personality! Cooler temperatures make this one of my favorite times to get outside, refresh the garden beds, plant cool-season crops, and enjoy a little fall creativity. 🌻🍁 Whether you have a large garden or aContinue reading “🍂 October in the Garden”

The Monarchs Are on the Move!

What You Can Do to Help Them on Their Fall Journey September, this is a wonderful time to talk about monarchs—especially because the 2026 fall migration is already moving through Texas and Oklahoma. Journey North reported the first Texas and Oklahoma roosts on September 22, with monarchs also being reported in Kansas and Colorado. ThereContinue reading “The Monarchs Are on the Move!”

3 Must-Have Houseplants for Fall

There’s something special about bringing plants indoors when fall arrives. As we trade our time in the garden for cozy evenings inside, houseplants keep that connection to nature alive. Whether you have a bright sunny room or a cozy corner with lower light, these three houseplants are wonderful choices for adding greenery to your homeContinue reading “3 Must-Have Houseplants for Fall”

🌿 Gardening in Canada: What Can You Grow in Your Hardiness Zone?

A simple guide to Canada’s Plant Hardiness Map, fall planting, and a few hardy herbs to try Gardening in Canada can be wonderfully rewarding—but if you’ve ever wondered “Will this plant actually survive my winter?”, you’re not alone! Canada stretches across an enormous range of climates, from mild coastal gardens to areas where winter temperaturesContinue reading “🌿 Gardening in Canada: What Can You Grow in Your Hardiness Zone?”

Grow Your Own Cilantro: A Simple Guide to Planting, Caring & Harvesting

There’s something so satisfying about stepping outside your garden and snipping fresh herbs for dinner. 🌱 One of my favorites is cilantro! It’s fast-growing, flavorful, and perfect for everything from tacos and salsa to soups and salads. If you’ve never grown cilantro before, don’t worry—it’s an easy herb to add to your garden or evenContinue reading “Grow Your Own Cilantro: A Simple Guide to Planting, Caring & Harvesting”