It’s 91° here in Chickamauga today, but it feels like 101—and my garden is feeling it too. I’ve done what I can and now I’m just hoping everything pulls through these extreme temps forecasted for the next few days. Last night I gave everything a deep drink—vegetables, herbs in containers, flowers, even the in-ground plants….
DIY Pollinator Water Station in 5 Minutes
Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators need water just like we do, especially during hot summer days. But they can’t land in deep birdbaths or puddles safely. The good news? You can help with one super-simple project that takes just five minutes (and makes a great kid-friendly garden craft, too). You can build a quick pollinator…
Basil: The Herb for Both You and the Bees
Basil is on of summer’s favorite herbs—delicious, fragrant, and perfect in everything from pasta to pesto. But did you know it’s also one of the best herbs you can grow for pollinators? That’s right—bees love basil, especially when you let it bloom. So, during Pollinator Week, why not plant a little extra? One for you,…
5 Easy Ways to Support Pollinators In the Garden
It’s National Pollinator Week—and even if your schedule is packed, you can still make a difference for bees, butterflies, and other garden helpers with just a few quick actions. These are five easy things you can do this week (or even today) to support pollinators and help your garden thrive. 1. Skip the SprayAvoid using…
Cool Down with Lavender Lemonade: A Garden-Fresh Summer Sip
After a long, humid day in the garden, there’s nothing like a cool glass of something refreshing to bring you back to life — and this lavender lemonade is exactly that. It’s floral, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet. Lavender isn’t just pretty in the garden. When steeped into a simple lemonade, it…
Roly Poly Bugs in the Vegetable Garden
I hadn’t really thought about roly-polies in years—until recently, when I started seeing them everywhere in my garden. You know the ones: those little gray bugs that curl into a ball when you touch them? Suddenly, they were under every pot, in my raised beds, even hiding in the mulch around my tomatoes. I started…
Is That Powdery Mildew on Your Squash Leaves? Here’s How to Tell (and What to Do About It)
If you’ve ever walked out to your garden, looked at your squash or cucumber plants, and noticed white or silvery-looking spots on the leaves, you might immediately think “uh-oh, powdery mildew,” and reach for the spray bottle. But hold up—not all white patches are cause for concern. First: Is It Really Powdery Mildew? Many types…
Why Your Tomato Plants Struggle in Summer Heat (And How to Fix It)
We had a cool, rainy May, and my tomato plants are definitely lagging behind where they usually are by now. If yours are too, just have a little patience. Now that it’s June, the sun is out, and temperatures are climbing into the 80 it’s time to start watching for the common summer tomato problems…
How to Grow a Simple Herb Tea Garden
Have you ever brewed your own tea straight from the garden? If not, this might be the year to start. I’ve been growing herbs for years—most often to help repel garden pests and attract beneficial insects to my vegetables. It’s something I talk about often in my blog and include in my No Fuss Garden…
How to Keep Up with Your Vegetable Garden in Just 15 Minutes a Day or Less
It’s easy to scroll past a photo of a productive garden and think, “Must be nice… I don’t have time for that.”Here’s what I did today. But before you say “that’s fine for you, you are retired. I work full time, and my kids are out of school for the summer, read on. Today I got…
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