Whether you live 45 minutes from the nearest store or within driving distance to three of our garden centers, chances are you appreciate free things. In this particular article, I will share with you at least 7 things you likely have in and around your home that you can use as free (or almost free) […]
Watering, Weeding and Weather Watering, weeding and the weather: as gardeners, some of us sure complain about these three subjects a lot. I call them “the Three W’s” because remembering them makes gardening easier. Also, I love alliteration. Alliteration is a good way to remember important things. I wish someone in my early gardening experiences […]
In years past, late January was when I would sit by the woodstove, snowed in (as we usually have our first big snow fall in Virginia the third week of January) seed catalogs spread out before me, dreaming of eating fresh food straight from verdant lush gardens in July. The game has changed a bit […]
I promised in my first post to share my ten favorite great books for beginner (or ALL) gardeners. Woohoo! Books are always helpful for gardeners, and any garden-related gift is timely, because a garden (for gardeners and everyone else) are gifts that keep. on. giving!!! We only recommend products and services we wholeheartedly endorse. This […]
We only recommend products and services we wholeheartedly endorse. This post may contain special links through which we earn a small commission if you make a purchase (though your price is the same). Cultivating beginner mind Over the past 25 years or so, I have been a beginner at many things, as both a teacher […]
