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When do Seeds Expire?
Do you know if your seeds are still viable? How long do seeds remain viable before expiring? Checking your seed stash for expiration is something you can do every year, but don't throw out an "old" seeds just yet. You can test your expired seeds to see if they are still viable, and test their germination rate. They may still be worth planting. This seed pack is from 2015. 7 years old. 3 years past the recommended usage period Simply place the seeds on a damp paper towel and
Oct 232 min read


How to create a Monarch Way Station
As a gardener you can help the dwindling monarch butterfly population by planting with monarchs in mind. It's not hard to plant for...
May 155 min read


Mother's Day Gifts for Gardeners
If you are looking for ideas for the mother in your life who loves to garden, or if you are that mother and would like to send a hint to...
Apr 304 min read


What I'm Growing in my 2025 Spring/Summer Garden
What, Why and Where to get them if you want to grow them too. This blog post lists the varieties of fruits, vegetables and flowers I plan...
Dec 30, 20249 min read


Gutter Planters
Want to increase your growing space without adding to the footprint of your garden? If you have a cattle panel garden arch, gutter...
Dec 13, 20243 min read


The Best Garden Products...(In my opinion)
Over the years I have tried lots of different types of garden equipment and products and only a few have stood the test of time; earning ...
Dec 13, 20246 min read


Mushroom Christmas Tree
I've listed a roundup of mushroom lights, ornaments and garlands in case you share my obsession with mushrooms. green & ivory velvet / ...
Dec 8, 20241 min read


Over-Wintering Citrus Trees
If like me, you live in a zone that makes growing citrus trees in the ground impossible, there is another option to have your citrus and...
Dec 1, 20243 min read


Flowers You Can Plant in the Fall
Pansies started from seed in the fall What are Hardy Annuals? Did you know there are some flower seeds you can plant in the fall to bloom...
Oct 6, 20242 min read


Garden Gifts for Mothers Day 2024
1. Hoselink Hori Hori Knife Great for removing plants at the end of their production and leaving roots intact which helps maintain the...
Apr 16, 20244 min read


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 I would tell myself to buy and do. I will touch on products you may want to purchase as you progress on your seed starting journey at the end. Metal Shelving I would tell myself to buy a metal shelf for my seed trays and lights. I prefer metal shelves because you can hang the lights from the underside of each shelf (and lights are a must in
Nov 10, 20237 min read


