Crocus plants are so easy to grow – anyone can do it! The plants come in small bulbs that need to be planted in the fall. You can plant them a few inches apart and a few inches deep. Once they are covered back up, they are ready to go. The crocus flowers are typically … More Growing Crocus Plants
I have to share a secret that I learned last fall about Marigolds. Being a newer gardener, it is always very exciting to learn a time-saving or money-saving trick. This little gem comes from my dad, via my aunt. Did you know that you only have to buy Marigolds one time? That’s right – only … More Growing Marigolds for Free
Last fall I found a good deal on some Meadow Sage plants. I loved that their blooms were a beautiful bright purple color. This spring I discovered that sage is quite a spreader – the plant somehow doubled in size over the winter. I plan to split the current plants this fall so that I … More Meadow Sage
I first fell in love with Alliums during the garden tours last summer with the Garden Bloggers Fling in the Twin Cities. The height, color, and shape really caught my eye and I knew that I had to plant some in my garden. I did some research and found that alliums are planted as a … More Allium Flowers
Ever have a moment where an opportunity presents itself at the very time you were looking for one? Lately I have been looking for ways that I can give back and help others around me. I came across a tweet from Union Gospel Mission and knew that I was meant to see it. Do you … More Plant a Row for the Homeless
Last summer I joined the Garden Bloggers Fling that was hosted in the Twin Cities. I was excited to get out and explore these new gardens in my own are. One of my favorite gardens that we visited was the Noerenberg Gardens in Wayzata. I enjoyed that the gardens were tucked away, just off a … More Noerenberg Gardens | #gbFling2016
Late last fall I decided to completely redo my garden in the front of our house. I had recently added a border garden between my neighbor’s yard and my own. In order to make the two gardens look more cohesive I decided to make them one big (long) garden. It now runs along the front … More Wild for Pollinators
Recently I learned of a new patent-pending gardening glove on the market – the Honey Badger Glove. Unlike other garden gloves available, these come with unique “claws” at the end of one hand. Why you ask? The claws are there to help you dig efficiently through compact soil; just like a badger were to dig … More Honey Badger Gloves | Review
A few Saturdays ago my daughter and I went to the farmers market by our house and bought a variety of veggies. Our plan was to make something outside of the box. I let her pick out whatever she wanted to try. It was fun to see what caught her eye. We brought our mix … More Zucchini Corn Medley
My daughter and I love to bake together. I think it is very important to include her in the kitchen so she can see us bake yummy foods with the fruits and veggies that she helped to grow. Last summer we made loaves and loaves of zucchini bread. This year we decided to mix it … More Zucchini Apple Bread
Recreational Gardener 