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“Maximizing Your Garden’s Potential: Planting with the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map”

What is the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map and how do you use it to help plant flowers? These 2 questions are asked frequently and I thought I could help answer these special questions before you start planting your plants/flowers this season. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is a tool used by gardeners andContinue reading ““Maximizing Your Garden’s Potential: Planting with the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map””

Growing Violets

Growing violets is relatively easy and can be done both indoors and outdoors. Also these beautiful plants are packed with antioxidants! Here are some general steps for growing violets: By following these general steps, you should be able to successfully grow violets. Violet’s leaves are a traditional nutritive spring tonic, high in vitamin A andContinue reading “Growing Violets”

Growing Dahlias

Growing dahlias from seed can be a bit challenging as they require proper care and attention. Here are the steps to grow dahlias from seed:

Create color in your garden

Spring is the perfect time to add some life to your front yard with a beautiful garden bed. Here are a few inspiring ideas to get you started: No matter which direction you choose, remember to have fun and be creative! Your front yard is an extension of your home, and a beautiful garden bedContinue reading “Create color in your garden”

Sowing seeds for 2023

One question that I get asked a lot from our shop customers is … Can I use leftover seeds from last year? So the answer is Yes, you can use leftover seeds to plant this year as long as they are still viable. The viability of seeds decreases over time, so it’s important to checkContinue reading “Sowing seeds for 2023”