Hi, I’m Karen, and I am so glad you are here. I believe there is something powerful in the simple act of growing. Whether it is harvesting fresh, organic vegetables in your own backyard garden, or creating a butterfly oasis on your patio, growing helps us reconnect with nature. It has been shown that gardening…
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs – Straight from the Garden
Skip the store-bought dye kits this year and head out to the garden (or kitchen) instead! Natural Easter egg dyes are not only beautiful and earthy—they’re also non-toxic, compostable, and pretty! Whether you’re gardening with kids or just want a more eco-friendly Easter, this is a fun tradition of incorporating your garden into everyday activities….
From Garden to Table: Easter Brunch You Can Grow
Easter brunch doesn’t have to come from the grocery store—you can grow many of the ingredients yourself, even in small, raised beds or containers. What to Grow for a Spring Brunch: Spinach or baby kale – Quick to grow and perfect for salads or sautés. Green onions – Easy to grow from seeds or start…
Easter Lily Aftercare: Keep the Beauty Growing
Those pretty Easter lilies (Lilium longiflorum) often come home from church services or grocery store displays. Most people enjoy them for a week or two and then toss them—but you don’t have to! Caring for Your Lily Indoors: Keep it in bright, indirect sunlight. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry—don’t let it…
How to Get Rid of Slugs and Snails in Your Vegetable Garden
If you’ve noticed holes in your lettuce leaves or seedlings that have disappeared overnight, snails or slugs might be the problem. These pests are most active at night or in damp, shady areas during the day. They leave behind large, ragged holes in leaves and a slimy trail that gives them away. What They Are…
Water Your Garden the Right Way: Tips for Healthy, Thriving Plants
Watering your garden might seem simple, but there’s more to it than just turning on the hose. To help your plants grow strong and healthy, you need to water them correctly—at the right time, in the right amount, and in the best way. When to Water Your Garden Timing is everything when it comes to…
Top Garden Tech for 2025: Smart Sprinklers, Robot Mowers, and More
While I’m not the best person to talk about tech (I have trouble hosting a zoom meeting!), I do appreciate the convenience that modern technology brings. Technology has really come a long way over the years, and nowadays, there’s something new coming out almost every day that solves problems we didn’t even know we had….
Azomite: A Little Dust That Packs a Big Punch in the Garden
If you’ve heard gardeners mention Azomite and wondered what the fuss is about, here’s the simple explanation because I like simple! What is Azomite?Azomite is a natural rock dust packed with over 70 trace minerals. It comes from ancient volcanic ash deposits and looks like a fine gray powder. You just mix it into your…
Why Every Vegetable Gardener Should Plant Sweet Alyssum
Sweet alyssum may be small, but don’t let that fool you—it’s one of the most powerful flowers you can add to your vegetable garden. Not only does it attract pollinators, but it also brings in the kind of beneficial insects that help you keep pests under control, naturally. Sweet Alyssum: A Friend to Your Garden…
How to Grow and Harvest Cut-and-Come-Again Lettuce for a Continuous Harvest
Grow Your Own “Cut and Come Again” Leaf Lettuce. If you’re looking for an easy, productive way to grow fresh greens, “cut and come again” leaf lettuce is the way to go. When you sow leaf lettuce you are able to get cuttings of fresh lettuce for your salad from one planting. Leaf lettuce is…
How to Grow and Use Chive Blossoms & Nasturtiums: Edible Flowers for Your Kitchen
If you have followed by blog or newsletter for any length of time, you know I focus heavily on using herbs and flowers in your vegetable garden for pest control. And they just make your garden pretty too! After adding flowers to your garden, you may look out and think, wow, those flowers look pretty…
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