Tag: garden

Burpee Home Garden 2019 Gardeners of the Month-I’m July!

Yep, that's me! Last fall on Instagram, Burpee Home Gardens asked gardeners to enter themselves or a friend to be one of BHG's 2019 Gardeners of the Month. I shamelessly submitted my name with the following description: "I would love to be one of your featured gardeners. I may not have the most perfect garden, … Continue reading Burpee Home Garden 2019 Gardeners of the Month-I’m July!

Painted Rocks as Plant Labels–In the Garden

Last fall, I had great fun painting rocks to use as plant labels  (Painting Rock Garden Markers).  They look great in the garden and add a bright splash of color!  But, now that I know what I've actually planted, I need to get my paints out and make some more to complete the set.   … Continue reading Painted Rocks as Plant Labels–In the Garden

Coffee Grounds-What to do With Them?

I was getting coffee and picking up my bakery bread order last weekend at the local coffee shop.  Next to the register was this bag of coffee grounds, just inviting me to take it home for the garden. While we're not huge coffee drinkers, we drink enough that there are a few handfuls of grounds headed … Continue reading Coffee Grounds-What to do With Them?

Another problem area

After fixing up the garden in the front of the house, inevitably another spot is starting to look messy and unpleasant.  Many elements of this corner garden are struggling. The overgrown Miss Kim Lilac, the mishmash of day lilies, a giant decorative rock mostly buried under the shrub that serves no purpose, constant weeds, and … Continue reading Another problem area

Check your supplies :(

I finally found time to go out and fertilize my annuals, perennials and vegetables. I have always used  Miracle Grow All Purpose Plant Food, either as the water soluble plant food granules I mix into the watering can or use with their refillable garden feeder or the ready to use Liquifeed garden hose system.  All seem to … Continue reading Check your supplies 🙁

Zucchini and Squash Mid-summer

My zucchini and squash plants are growing like gangbusters!  I was a little worried when I transplanted them as seedlings,  because they had grown into tangled messes in the growing pots.  I was as gentle as I could be, but a couple almost broke in half because the stems were so fragile.  I ended up … Continue reading Zucchini and Squash Mid-summer