September Planting Guide Start leafy crops early in the month to give them time to mature before hard frosts arrive. Use row covers to protect tender seedlings if […]
Yespeppers are perennials! They just cant handle the cold. But with this simple method, you can keep your pepper plants alive for years and get bigger harvests every season. Heres how to overwinter peppers in pots: 1 At seasons end, dig them up and transplant into pots with fresh soil. 2 Prune all leaves and small stems, leaving just clean main stems. 3 Bring them indoors to a cool, dark spaceroom temp but no light. 4 Water only once a month. Keep them dormant. 5 In spring, slowly wake them up using the hardening off method. 6 Once nights stay above 55F 13C, move them back outdoors or into the garden. Result: Stronger roots, faster growth, and early peppers next season!
Yespeppers are perennials! They just cant handle the cold. But with this simple method, you can keep your pepper plants alive for years and get bigger harvests every […]
They share the same journey caterpillar to cocoon to flight yet live by different rhythms. 曆 Butterflies greet the sun, showcasing their vibrant wings. Moths emerge with the moon, cloaked in shadow. Both are essential pollinators, keeping wildflowers blooming around us!
They share the same journey caterpillar to cocoon to flight yet live by different rhythms. 曆 Butterflies greet the sun, showcasing their vibrant wings. Moths emerge with the […]
Salt can eat away at concrete and harm nearby plants but this mix keeps paths ice-free safely. 1 tsp dish soap like Dawn 1 tbsp rubbing alcohol 1 gallons hot water – Mix, pour over icy steps or sidewalks, and let it work. No refreeze, no damage just safe, clear walkways all winter long. 流 Tip: Use a garden sprayer or watering can for easy application.
Salt can eat away at concrete and harm nearby plants but this mix keeps paths ice-free safely. 1 tsp dish soap like Dawn 1 tbsp rubbing alcohol 1 […]
Once Our Farmland Is Gone Theres No Getting It Back Farmland is more than soilits food security, wildlife habitat, and heritage. Covering it with solar panels erases that forever. We need renewable energy, but it belongs on malls, rooftops, and parking lotsnot on the land that feeds us. Protect farmland. Protect the future. #ProtectFarmland #FoodSecurity
Once Our Farmland Is Gone Theres No Getting It Back Farmland is more than soilits food security, wildlife habitat, and heritage. Covering it with solar panels erases that […]
Propagate Roses from Cuttings Heres How Youll Need: Healthy stem 68″ Sharp pruners Pot or garden spot Moist potting mix Rooting hormone optional Clear bag or bottle Water Steps: 1. Take a Cutting Choose a firm, green stem below a bloom. 2. Trim It Cut below a node, remove buds/flowers, keep top leaves. 3. Dip in Rooting Hormone optional but helps!. 4. Plant It Insert halfway into moist soil. 5. Cover It Use a clear bag/bottle for humidity. 6. Place in Indirect Light Keep moist, not soggy. 7. Wait 36 Weeks Tug gentlyresistance = roots! 8. Transplant Once rooted, move to its forever home. Tips: Best in spring/early summer Morning cuttings root best Avoid direct sun until rooted With patience, youll turn one rose into many!
Propagate Roses from Cuttings Heres How Youll Need: Healthy stem 68″ Sharp pruners Pot or garden spot Moist potting mix Rooting hormone optional Clear bag or bottle Water […]
Messy Garden Habits That Help Wildlife Not every tidy habit is good for nature. Sometimes a little wild is better. Leave the Leaves shelter for butterflies & fireflies Keep Seed Heads Standing natural bird food through winter Dont Pull All the Weeds clover, dandelions, violets = pollinator fuel Dont Mow Too Short taller grass protects soil gives insects a home
Messy Garden Habits That Help Wildlife Not every tidy habit is good for nature. Sometimes a little wild is better. Leave the Leaves shelter for butterflies & fireflies […]
Grow Ginger in Water: A Beginners Guide! 蓼 What Youll Need: – Fresh Ginger Rhizome with eyes – Shallow Container glass preferred – Room-Temperature Water – Indirect Sunlight 華 Steps: 1. Choose Healthy Ginger: Look for organic ginger with plump eyes. 2. Soak: Rehydrate in water for 812 hours. 3. Setup: Place ginger, eyes up, half-submerged in water. 4. Light: Keep in bright, indirect sunlight. 5. Water: Change every 34 days to prevent mold. 6. Watch: Roots and shoots will grow in 12 weeks. Optional: Once rooted, leave in water or transplant to soil. Happy growing!
Grow Ginger in Water: A Beginners Guide! 蓼 What Youll Need: – Fresh Ginger Rhizome with eyes – Shallow Container glass preferred – Room-Temperature Water – Indirect Sunlight […]
Bring a touch of countryside romance right to your doorstep soft blooms, fragrant herbs, and a palette that feels like its been growing there for decades. Climbing Roses Trail them up walls or shutters for that timeless cottage charm. Hollyhocks & Delphiniums Tall, stately blooms that add height, drama, and a painterly touch to the back row. Peonies & Hydrangeas Rich color and full petals that fill the middle layers with texture and nostalgia. Lavender & Salvia Fragrance, pollinators, and that dreamy wash of purple every garden needs. Coral Bells, Chamomile & Creeping Thyme Low-growing accents that soften the edges and spill gently over borders. Star Jasmine A delicate climber that perfumes summer evenings with a hint of sweetness. Planting a cottage border isnt about perfect order its about letting nature mingle, bloom, and charm in her own lovely way.
Bring a touch of countryside romance right to your doorstep soft blooms, fragrant herbs, and a palette that feels like its been growing there for decades. Climbing Roses […]
Fall is the Time to Collect Milkweed Seeds Gather pods now while theyre splitting open. Save the seeds dry over winter. In spring, sow those saved seeds in your garden or community spaces. Doing so ensures Monarchs and other pollinators have food and habitat for years to come! 曆 #Milkweed #MonarchButterfly #PollinatorGarden
Fall is the Time to Collect Milkweed Seeds Gather pods now while theyre splitting open. Save the seeds dry over winter. In spring, sow those saved seeds in […]