January is all about garden planning. If you are like me, you have all sorts of ideas and projects in your head that you want for your garden. Sometimes they just stay there….in your head. You get caught up in all the things you want, how much will it cost, how do I get started,…
Holiday Fragrance
I start my Christmas decorating after Thanksgiving, and love to have the fragrance of the Holiday to fill the air. Add a little Christmas music, and let the decorating begin! This holiday fragrance potpourri, simmered on the stove, makes the house smell wonderful. You can make a large batch, and package some to place in…
Herbal Dream Pillows
According to Jim Long in his book “Making Herbal Dream Pillows”, dream pillows were once called comfort pillows, and were used in sickrooms to “ease the nightmares that may come with medicine, and the smell of illness.” Little herbal dream pillows were made with calming herbs such as lavender to help ease the sleep of…
Tips on Growing Garlic
I’ve decided to use one of my raised beds to grow garlic this fall. Since this is my first time growing garlic, we’ll learn together if you’ve never grown it either. Planting garlic in one of your beds is a commitment to space because garlic planted in the fall will be harvested in the summer….
Seed Saving Packets
Saving your seeds for next years garden is a great way to save money, and share your garden with friends. I’ve created these seed packet templates for you to use. Instructions: Click on the link to pull up the template. The template will open as a PDF in a separate page. Print off the PDF. …
National Honeybee Day
August 21st is National Honey Bee Day. According to HoneyLove.org, “National Honey Bee Day was created to honor the insect responsible for more than 1/3 of the food we eat with beekeepers, beekeeping clubs and associations, and honey bee enthusiasts from all across the country. We take this opportunity to celebrate honey bees and recognize…
How Much Soil Do You Need for a Container
Whether it is a series of raised bed gardens. or a collection of pots on your patio, container gardens are perfect for growing flowers, vegetables and herbs. But how much soil do you need for your container? No one wants to make repeated trips to the nursery or pay for soil you won’t use. If it’s…
Printable Plant Profile Sheet
Use this printable plant profile sheet to record all the information on the plants for your garden. Whether it’s flowers, vegetables, herbs or fruits, each plant has it’s on specific needs. Print as many as you need and add to your garden journal. Click on the little garden boot and the pdf will pop up…
Indoor Seed Starting Tips: Why Start Seeds Indoors
I’ve attempted to start seeds a few times without much luck. I have the same issues I hear others talk about in my Facebook group. Plants become leggy, they turn yellow after a few weeks, or they have difficulty hardening them off. I have decided I’m going to give it another try, and for all…
Raised Bed Planting Plan for the Spring.
I’m building new garden beds this spring and created this planting plan. I have two 4×6 beds that are two feet tall. Your beds don’t have to be this tall, but I grow a lot of summer vegetables such as tomatoes and peppers, which like a deeper bed. 12 to 18 inches would also work,…
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