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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”

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”

Native vs. Exotic Plants: Which Belongs in Your Flower Garden?

When planning a flower garden, we often choose plants based on color, bloom time, fragrance, or simply because we fell in love with them at the garden center. But there is another question worth asking: Should you plant native flowers, exotic plants—or a little of both? Native and exotic plants can both create beautiful gardenContinue reading “Native vs. Exotic Plants: Which Belongs in Your Flower Garden?”

🍂 September in the Garden

Welcoming Cooler Days, Cozy Porches & the First Hints of Fall September is here, and the garden is beginning its beautiful transition from summer to fall. The days may still be warm, but cooler evenings are on the way—and this is the perfect time to start preparing your garden for the changing season. For gardenersContinue reading “🍂 September in the Garden”

Growing Dill: A Fall Herb Garden Favorite

If you’re looking for an easy herb to add to your garden this fall, dill should definitely be on your list! With its feathery green leaves, fresh fragrance, and delicious flavor, dill is a wonderful herb for both the garden and the kitchen. And the best part? You can grow it in a container orContinue reading “Growing Dill: A Fall Herb Garden Favorite”