Composting doesn’t take a break when the weather cools—it just slows down a bit. And that’s okay. What you start now becomes the foundation of your spring garden. Easy Steps: If you’re short on space, use a sealed bin or tumbler. Come spring, you’ll have rich, crumbly compost ready to feed your beds—nature’s way ofContinue reading “Building a Fall & Winter Compost – Soil Gold for Spring”
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🌵 The Christmas Cactus – Getting It to Bloom (and Telling Its Cousins Apart)
If there’s one plant that earns its spot on the holiday table year after year, it’s the Christmas cactus. Those arching stems and vivid blooms show up right when most plants are resting — a welcome burst of color in the heart of winter. But here’s a fun truth: the “Christmas cactus” often sold inContinue reading “🌵 The Christmas Cactus – Getting It to Bloom (and Telling Its Cousins Apart)”
🌙🌿 Nighttime Garden Visitors? Here’s How to Keep Them Away!
If you’ve ever woken up to find your flower beds trampled or your favorite plants nibbled down to stubs, you’re not alone. Deer, rabbits, raccoons, and other nighttime visitors can wreak havoc on even the most well-tended garden. While these creatures are just looking for a midnight snack, there are effective and humane ways toContinue reading “🌙🌿 Nighttime Garden Visitors? Here’s How to Keep Them Away!”
🌸 Let Little Hands Grow Magic: A Kids Gardening Kit That Inspires Nature and Creativity
There’s something magical about watching a child’s face light up when they plant their first seed. Gardening is more than just a fun outdoor activity—it’s a hands-on way for kids to connect with nature, learn responsibility, and discover the wonder of growing something all on their own. That’s exactly what inspired our Kids Gardening Kit,Continue reading “🌸 Let Little Hands Grow Magic: A Kids Gardening Kit That Inspires Nature and Creativity”
“Start Your Week with a Little Fall Garden Inspiration”
Monday Motivation: Fall Is for Fresh Starts Hi garden friends, Happy Monday! As the air cools and leaves begin to fall, it’s the perfect reminder that every season — and every gardener — gets a fresh start. Fall might look like the end of the growing season, but beneath the soil, there’s a lot ofContinue reading ““Start Your Week with a Little Fall Garden Inspiration””
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