Tag: gardening
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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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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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36 and Still Growing: A Birthday Reflection from My Garden
A Quiet Birthday, A Moment to Reflect Today I turn 36. Birthdays have always been a quiet checkpoint for me, a moment to pause, breathe, and ask myself how I’m really doing. This year, I’ve found most of my answers not in big celebrations or long to-do lists, but in my garden. This birthday reflection… 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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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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End of May Garden Reflections: Lessons Learned and Goals for June
May has flown by, and my garden has been busy! Welcome to my end of May garden reflections, where I share lessons learned and my gardening goals for June. Starting the Month with Hardening Off May began with hardening off plants from my greenhouse. This essential gardening step gradually introduces indoor plants to outdoor conditions… Read more