Hi, Im 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…
Bringing the Outdoors In: A Guide to Transitioning Your Houseplants Indoors
Many of my houseplants have thrived on my back covered deck this summer. But the night time temperatures are dipping into the 5O’s so I know I need to start thinking about transitioning them to their new home in the house over the winter. Here are a few tips to help make the transition smooth….
“Greening Your Autumn Garden: A Guide to Successful Fall Cover Crop Planting”
Cool season cover crops should be planted after the summer garden starts to fade usually around September to early October depending on your area. They need to be planted and watered daily until they emerge and become established before your first frost. Cover crops are plants that are grown primarily to protect and improve the…
Plant Fall Perennial Flowers to Add Color to the Garden
Every spring I wait in anticipation for the ground to become warm enough to plant. I water and fertilize all summer, and by August, most of my flowers have suffered under the hot summer sun. Tired of pulling weeds, and fighting off the mosquitos, I wonder why I buy so much in the spring. And…
Summer Garden Recipes: Summer Squash Muffins
This year I planted one squash plant and when it started producing I planted two more seeds so that I would have a slow, steady supply. Usually one plant will succumb to squash vine borers, but this year I covered the plants to protect them from the moth laying her eggs until they started to…
Growing Wildflower Gardens One Seed Ball at a Time
DIY Seed Balls What are seed balls? Seed balls are small, compact balls made up of a mixture of seeds, clay, and compost. They are a fun and creative way to spread the love of gardening, and are an easy way to practice “random acts of gardening” They make great gifts and kids love making…
Enhancing Flavor Naturally: A Guide to Making Homemade Herbal Salts
If your pots of herbs are overflowing like mine are, now is a great time to harvest some for drying. After adding rosemary, lemon thyme and sage to my herb garden this year, I have a variety of fresh herbs that may not be readily available in the winter. One of the easiest ways to…
Tips for Maintaining Your Outdoor Spaces in the Summer
If you are like me and lead a pretty busy life, you know how keeping up with your gardens and outdoor spaces may be difficult. Especially when you have created an outdoor space that not only involves vegetable gardens but are working on creating a backyard wildlife habitat garden! I’ve done several things in my…
Understanding NPK: One Key to Successful Vegetable Gardening
When it comes to vegetable gardening, growing healthy and productive plants requires more than just sun, water, and soil. After your garden is planted, you will need to maintain it. We all know it’s important to weed our plants and to provide water consistently. But if you are like me, thinking about the right fertilizer…
DIY Herbal Salve: Soothing Lavender, Cooling Peppermint, and Antiseptic Tea Tree
Every year we can’t wait for the gardening season! Sunny days, birds singing, the sweet smell of flowers blooming, and our vegetable gardens flourishing. But nature has a mischievous side along with all this beauty….. cuts, scrapes, bug bites and the dreaded poison oak/ivy. Every single year without fail I get poison oak/ivy. I don’t…
Summer Garden Series
The lazy days of summer are a great time for us to slow down and recharge both physically and mentally. Its a good time to enjoy our hobbies, or to explore new interests. Let me introduce you to my Summer Garden Series. These summer gardening classes are the perfect way to connect with nature and nurture your…
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