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5 things I wish I knew before I started a garden

🌿 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started a GardenHelpful advice whether you’re starting your very first garden or digging into a fresh one! Starting a garden is exciting—filled with hopes of fresh tomatoes, colorful blooms, and time spent with your hands in the dirt. But like many new gardeners, I learned aContinue reading “5 things I wish I knew before I started a garden”

🌿 Grow Herbs in Water: 4 Kitchen-Friendly Favorites You Can Snip Anytime!

Dreaming of fresh herbs without the hassle of soil or garden space? Growing herbs in water is a simple and mess-free way to bring greenery into your kitchen. Whether you have a sunny windowsill or a cozy countertop, these water-grown herbs are not only pretty—they’re practical! Here’s how to grow and care for four popularContinue reading “🌿 Grow Herbs in Water: 4 Kitchen-Friendly Favorites You Can Snip Anytime!”

Blooming Beauties: How to Grow Petunia, Lantana, Trailing Geranium, and Verbena in Hanging Baskets

There’s something magical about a lush hanging basket spilling over with vibrant blooms. Whether you hang them from your porch, pergola, or shepherd’s hook in the garden, they’re instant mood-boosters. Four top choices for show-stopping hanging baskets are petunias, lantana, trailing geraniums, and verbena. Each brings color, texture, and long-lasting flowers—perfect for creating that overflowing,Continue reading “Blooming Beauties: How to Grow Petunia, Lantana, Trailing Geranium, and Verbena in Hanging Baskets”

🌼 What Bulbs to Plant in April for Summer Blooms

As the soil warms and spring fully settles in, April is the perfect time to dig in and plant summer-flowering bulbs that will bring vibrant color and joy to your garden during the hottest months of the year. These bulbs love the warming days and will reward you with show-stopping blooms in late spring throughContinue reading “🌼 What Bulbs to Plant in April for Summer Blooms”

Sage Advice: How to Grow and Care for Sage in Your Garden

If you’re dipping your toes into herb gardening, sage is one of the best herbs to start with. This beautiful, aromatic plant not only adds savory flavor to your dishes, but it also brings soft green-grey texture to your garden or containers. Whether you’re planting in the ground or in a pot on your porch,Continue reading “Sage Advice: How to Grow and Care for Sage in Your Garden”