Blog | The Ever Hopeful Gardener

The Seed Starting Gear I would tell my first year seed starting self to buy. And what NOT to buy.

I have been starting seeds for ten years and if I could go back in time to the first year I tried my hand at starting seeds this is what...

My Bokashi Composting Journey

I have been practicing Bokashi Composting for almost a year, and I love it. I made my own bokashi bucket for a total of $17, and...

DIY Flower Drying Rack

Don't have a dehydrator but want to dry flowers like calendula? No problem, you can make your own flower drying rack with some...

Tomatoes I'm Growing in 2023

I've compiled the list of tomatoes I'm growing in my garden for 2023. I narrowed down my choices to 13 varieties. Some are tried and true...

Seed Station Setup

There are so many ways to outfit a seed starting set up, and there is no ONE right way. There are ways to spend very little money, but...

Powerful Poop-Insect Frass Plant Food

Did you know insect poop, also known as frass, is a great plant food? I experimented with Insect Frass as a plant food in my garden beds,...

Garden Potions, aka fertilizer teas

As an organic and regenerative gardener, I choose to fertilize my soil (remember, feed your soil, and your soil will feed your plants)...

DIY Garden Fountain

After seeing someone make a DIY fountain for their garden on Instagram, I knew it would be my next DIY project. I thought I could make it...

Educational Resources Round Up

I've been devouring all the informational resources I can get my hands on lately when it comes to learning more about regenerative...

Seed Expiration

Do you know if your seeds are still viable? How long do seeds remain viable before expiring? Checking your seed stash for expiration is...

Starting Fall Snapdragons for Early Spring Blooms

If you are anything like me, early spring blooms bring you all the joy after a dreary winter. To ensure I have lots of early flowers each...