Growing cucumbers is a simple and rewarding endeavor during the late spring to early summer. Most cucumber plants thrive in rainy conditions, making this the ideal time to start your own crop. In this post, I will share my process for growing a few cucumber plants from seeds, which were later transplanted into my raised bed garden
The garden has endured significant stress over the past few weeks due to heavy rain and extreme heat. In my hardiness zone of 5b / 6, there are still numerous plants that can be sown from seed. In this post, I’m excited to share a list of some of my favorite plants to directly sow in my home garden right now. I hope this inspires you to begin growing your own garden today!
This year, we shattered the record for mid-90s temperatures that was previously set in June 1988. Check out the vlog featuring the heatwave that hit in mid-June in my Dome.
Calendula officinalis is an annual or short-lived perennial herb belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae).Find video and my personal growing experience here.
This past Spring, a friend asked me if I grew a perennial herb known as Comfrey. Surprisingly, my answer was no. However, when I finally got the chance to take a cutting of this plant, I eagerly embraced the opportunity to cultivate it.
The Spring season is quickly passing and honestly it has been a roller coaster ride. I LOVE IT… one day perfect 70*F sunny day to a 90*F humid and hazy day. In this post I share a quick VLOG walk about update for this date in early June.
Smart Feeder on Trellis This solar panel smart bird feeder with camera was added to my home garden in early December 2024. I have not
The petunia plant now boasts a variety of sizes and bloom colors. One of my personal favorites is the type you can grow from seed.
Oliver loves the Lilac Show In this post, I want to introduce you to the New Age Lavender Syringa that I’ve cultivated in my garden.
Just a quick post to share the beautiful hellebores i just harvest for a friend. These are so special to me because years ago I
It’s that time of year again… tree sale at the water and soil conservation district. In this post I am going to show you the
When you come across a deal on a clematis bloom like this, you can’t pass it up! In today’s video and blog post, I’m excited to share the new purple clematis vine I bought from Aldi’s ‘Gardenline’ brand. Check out the video for tips on what to consider when buying and planting this beautiful perennial.
