Category: Gardening Journey
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Planning my 2026 Garden Layout
OK gardeners, it’s time to plan my 2026 garden layout! 🌱 This year I’ll be walking you through how I’m using my five raised beds and which plants will be growing in grow bags. My raised beds are inside a fenced-in area, but because space is limited, most of my grow bags will be placed Read more
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Starting Seeds Indoors: What to Plant First in Zone 7b
Hey gardeners, it’s that time again. What time, you ask? Seed-starting time, of course. This year, I have an abundance of seeds. And if I’m being honest, I may have gone a little overboard buying new ones. The first thing I had to do was sort through everything and decide what I actually want to Read more
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Fall Garden Recap: Lessons Learned to Grow Better in Spring
Fall Garden Recap As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to reflect on last fall’s garden and the lessons it offered. Fall always brings surprises, and looking back, it’s clear which crops thrived and which challenged me. What I Planted This Fall This past fall, I planted carrots, lettuce, broccoli, collards, cabbage, and Read more
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4 Vegetables to Plant Now for a Productive Fall
Hey gardeners! Summer is winding down, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop growing. Many plants thrive well into September, and if you’re wondering which vegetables to plant now, you’re in the right place. By planting the right crops, you can extend your harvest into fall. Here are 4 vegetables to plant now: Leafy Read more
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Late Summer Garden Tour: What’s Still Thriving?
Hey Gardeners! Today, I’m taking you on a late summer garden tour. This summer was tough on my plants. Cooler weather, heavy rain, and heatwaves made it challenging. Still, some plants thrived while others struggled. Here’s what’s happening in my garden. Tomatoes: Blossom End Rot and Volunteer Surprises My tomatoes started strong but struggled to Read more
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How to Plan a Fall Garden in Zone 7b
Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean your garden has to! In fact, knowing how to plan a fall garden can extend your growing season and give you fresh, flavorful crops well into the cooler months. Here in Zone 7b, fall gardening can be one of the most rewarding parts of the year. With Read more
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Why Is My Pepper Plant Not Flowering? A Lesson in Patience from the Garden
Sometimes the garden grows in silence, and so do we. 🌿 A Tale of Two Pepper Plants This season, I planted two pepper varieties I was especially excited about: a West Indian habanero and a Tobago seasoning pepper. Both are rooted in Caribbean flavor and I couldn’t wait to see them flourish. But while my Read more
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Heatwave Gardening Tips: Thriving in Zone 7b
This Week in My Garden: Surviving a Heatwave Hey gardeners! Wow, what a week! In my zone, which is 7b, we experienced a heatwave this week. Gardening during a heatwave can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. After weeks of rain, we got some extreme temperatures, reaching into the high 90s and even 100 degrees. Read more
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Benefits of Growing Nasturtiums: A Gardener’s Guide
I never imagined myself planting flowers in my garden, but discovering the benefits of growing nasturtiums changed my perspective. Here I am, and I’m loving it! What started as a small experiment quickly turned into a passion when I learned about the many benefits flowers can bring to a garden. Certain types of flowers do Read more
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From Frustration to Peace: A Caregiver’s Reset in the Garden
A Challenging Week This week tested me in ways I hadn’t anticipated. I struggled deeply—both mentally and physically—feeling the weight of everything pressing down on me. Some days, it was hard to get out of bed, let alone find the motivation to face the day. But even in those heavy moments, I knew I had Read more