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Using Galvanized Washers as a Garden Planter
Galvanized Washers make a GREAT planter for any garden! Not only will they help raise the dirt to your level, but they also contain a drain hole at the bottom already for easy water drain! The skies the limit with these washers as they can be placed anywhere and can be used for beautiful farmhouse decor! And what more of a beautiful way can we recycle and reuse this old timey equipment! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something at no extra cost to you. Please check out our Disclosure Policy for more details. Prep…
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How to Make a DIY Gallon Jug Greenhouse
There are many ways to make your own DIY Greenhouse! Often you can find things around the house that you can use to help give your seeds the desired greenhouse effect. I use gallon jugs recycled from milk jugs or lemonade jugs. Not only do these make great containers for your seeds but it also creates a lid for easy watering access as well as keeping your seedlings warm. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something at no extra cost to you. Please check out our Disclosure Policy for more details. Collect your Containers DIY…
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What to Plant for the Bees
We can all agree that bees are amongst those of the upmost importance of creatures to all of mankind. Well, pollinators in general, are all important in keeping oxygen being produced on this planet. So what can we do to ensure we keep these bees around and around our gardens in particular. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something at no extra cost to you. Please check out our Disclosure Policy for more details. Of course the main thing everyone can do is to plant flowers and herbs that the bees and other pollinators love!…
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Identifying Your Perennials
Identifying your perennials may be tricky, so I’ve made a list to help! Spring has come! Heck yea! I’ve been waiting for this moment since last spring ended! Your spring flowers and other perennial flowers have popped up, they have begun to show their green leaves and stems and say hello. But what are they?! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something at no extra cost to you. Please check out our Disclosure Policy for more details. Spring Bulbs Spring bulbs are easy as pie to identify! As they start to grow you will be…
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How About them Daffodils
Daffodils are a fun spring flower to have in your garden! They are a great sight for sore eyes after the long winter months. And are a daily reminder that the sun shiny days are coming! Adding this perennial bulb into your garden will help brighten the dullest of flower beds with its sunny face! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something at no extra cost to you. Please check out our Disclosure Policy for more details. Planting your Bulb Daffodil bulbs should be planted in the Fall, much like your other spring flowers, the…
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Seed Starting For Beginners
So its that time of the year again where you want to start your seeds for the upcoming season! And why not?! Its a great way to save money from purchasing that $3-$8 a piece plant from your local stores. At least with your $1.50 seed packs from the store you could potentially get 15-30+ plants depending on how many seeds are in your pack. And given they grew to a seedling and then to maturity properly. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something at no extra cost to you. Please check out our Disclosure…
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How to Grow Cat Mint
Catmint is a great perennial herb to have growing in your garden! It has many uses and gives a gorgeous and aromatic vibe! This low maintenance plant is a must have! Starting from Seed Catmint has very tiny seeds that you can find once the flower has dried up. By pinching around the stem of the base of the dried up flower and pulling the flower off the stem you can collect the seeds. After collecting them for use, it is easy to tweezer out a couple for seed starting. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and…
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How to Grow Nasturtiums
Nasturtiums are my new favorite craze! I only wish I had found them sooner! They are simply gorgeous and not only are they edible, they make a great filler to any garden and have so many incredibly helpful benefits that you’ll want to have them around every year! Easy to Grow This beauty of a flower is easy to grow and is carefree. The seed looks like a little mini brain and is easy to sow directly into the ground after any risk of frost. Plus since the seeds are larger, this is a great plant to get the little ones involved, and get the next generation of gardeners trained,…
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How to Grow Lettuce
We grow lettuce every year, Its always something that is useful in our household. From salads and hamburgers to turkey sandwiches and hoagies, you name it. Its also extremely easy to grow and maintain! Starting Lettuce from Seeds Easy peasy lemon squeezy! Get your area nice and ready with your fertilized dirt! Be sure to be clear of any frost! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something at no extra cost to you. Please check out our Disclosure Policy for more details. We plant our lettuce in a homemade planter box that my dad made!…
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How to Grow String Beans
String beans are probably one of the easier crops to start with. They are resilient and yet produce lots for harvest. Ours generally give 2-3 harvest pickings and yields tremendous amounts! Be prepared for what you grow, make room in your freezers! In our garden we usually plant a green bean (bush bean) and a yellow bean (golden rod). Makes for great additional color to your crop. There are many varieties of string beans that you can choose from such as pole bean, gold rush, rattlesnake green bean, and scarlet runner, etc. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a…
