Tag: beginner gardening
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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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August Reflections: Growth, Lessons, and Little Joys
As August comes to a close, I’m taking a moment tfor my August reflections, looking back on the growth, lessons, and little joys this month brought. A Season of Transition I am so not ready for summer to be over. It feels like summer took a while to get going, which affected the growth of… 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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Growing Carrots Made Simple: My Gardening Wins and Lessons Learned
Hey Gardeners! Let’s talk about growing carrots—a journey that’s been both humbling and rewarding. I’m not a gardening expert, but I’ve learned a lot from trial and error and a bit of determination. Last year? Total flop. This year? So much better, and I’m excited to share what worked for me. My First Attempt at… 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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How to Maximize Your Garden’s Yield with Companion Planting
Hey gardeners! Why are we gardening? We garden because we want to harvest food that we have grown. Well, one of the best ways to maximize your garden’s yield would be companion planting. Companion planting helps to reduce pests, which in turn can maximize your garden’s yield. So let’s talk about it. What Is Companion… Read more
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5 Essential Gardening Tools for Beginners
Hey, gardeners! Today, let’s dive into a topic that every new gardener wonders about: What tools do I really need to get started? I’m sharing my top 5 essential gardening tools for beginners. Keep in mind—this is just my opinion! Every gardener has their own style and preferences, so what works for me might differ… Read more
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Growing Corn and Okra in Grow Bags: Tips for Success
Gardening is all about finding creative solutions to maximize space and adapt to your needs. One method I’ve had great success with is growing corn and okra in grow bags. Last season, I experimented with this approach, which turned out to be a game-changer for my garden. Not only did both crops thrive, but the… Read more
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Companion Planting Spotlight: Discover Basil Garden Benefits
Companion Planting: The Magic of Basil Today, I want to talk about the amazing basil garden benefits and why it’s a must-have in any companion planting setup. There’s just something magical about the smell of fresh basil, it’s refreshing, invigorating, and instantly makes me think of summer meals and lush gardens. Learn more about the… Read more
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Mid-May Garden Check In: What’s Thriving and What’s Not
Welcome back to the garden, friends! Mid-May is here, and it’s the perfect time for a garden update. I’ve been working hard in my little green oasis, and today, I’ll share what’s flourishing and what’s been a challenge. Let’s dig in! Raised Bed #1: Carrots, Spinach, and Surprises In Raised Bed #1, I planted: Raised… Read more