Tag: Autumn Gardening
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Sprouting Made Simple: Grow Fresh, Nutritious Greens at Home
Sprouts are a nutritional powerhouse, easy to grow at home, and cost-effective. They offer more safety and control than store-bought options and have minimal environmental impact. With a variety of types and easy growing methods, sprouts can enhance dishes like salads, tacos, and smoothies. Growing sprouts is an affordable, eco-friendly, and versatile way to enjoy…
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Meditative Gardening: How Tending to Plants Can Be A Tool for Personal Development and Growth
As the seasons change, it’s a perfect time for personal growth. Meditation gardening, also known as wellness gardens or zen gardens, offers a unique path for reflection and relaxation. By engaging the senses with vibrant plants, soothing scents, and soft leaves, a meditation garden can provide a space for contemplation and tranquility. Just like tending…
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Summer Grow to Autumn Glow: Plan Ahead and Seamlessly Transition Your Garden
As summer transitions to cooler temperatures, it’s crucial to assess your garden for fall. Evaluate plant health, soil condition, and consider a summer garden cleanup. Choose the right fall crops, time the planting, and prepare for the upcoming winter. By planning ahead and making small adjustments, your garden will thrive through the changing seasons.
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Creative Origami Seed Packet Ideas for Seed Swaps and Holiday Gifts
Saving seeds is a cherished practice that can save money and create personalized gifts. Various origami seed packet designs are shared, each with unique benefits. The rectangular packet provides secure storage but may not accommodate larger seeds. The rectangular packet with a tab offers decorative flair but is less secure. The trapezoid packet is easy…
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Nourish to Flourish: A Gardener’s Guide to Fertilizer Labels
This article provides guidance on fertilizing your garden, starting with understanding your garden’s needs through soil testing. It delves into the significance of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in fertilizers, as well as how to interpret their percentages on fertilizer labels. The article also highlights the importance of other ingredients listed on the label and provides…
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Kale Craze: How to Cultivate Homegrown Kale from Seed
Kale has received a lot of hype in the last several years. In fact, it’s safe to say that kale has had something of a recent revolution in the foodie world. In our latest post, we’re delving into all things kale! Varieties, when to plant, when and how to harvest, and how to handle bolting.…
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Walking on Eggshells: Calcium for Your Garden
When you grow plants, they absorb nutrients and transform them into vegetables, fruit, and flowers. Harvesting removes these nutrients, so fertilizing your garden is crucial for its growth. Eggshells are an excellent source of calcium, vital for fruiting plants. Besides preventing issues like Blossom End Rot, eggshells benefit earthworms and help alkaline-loving plants. Sterilizing and…
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Removing Rust From Your Garden Tools
There’s a lot of confusion about the best home remedies to remove rust. Some of which are outright lies. And there’s a lot of products on the market made specifically to remove rust. Some of which can get quite expensive. So I wanted to do a little experiment on the home remedy side of things.
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How to Make a Frost Cover with Clothes Hanger Hoops
With the reduction in daylight hours, it’s getting colder out there, but my gardening season isn’t done yet. This winter, we’re performing a garden experiment that involves continuing the growing season through the winter months. As part of that experiment, we need to protect our plants from the coming frost, and possibility of snow. Frost…
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2023 Garden Visitors: All Creatures Great & Small
A garden is so much more than a place to grow plants. It’s also a communal place to spend time with nature. Of course, wildlife spends a fair amount of time there too. For a lot of gardeners, having creatures in our carefully prepared garden is a nuisance. Insects and animals alike quickly become pests…