5 Reasons I'm Planting Nasturtiums in My Garden
Nasturtium is a tender perennial flowering herb that produces lovely blooms in shades of yellow, orange, and red. Nasturtium provides many benefits, not just to my garden ecosystem, but to me...
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Discover the joy of growing your own food! Our blog offers expert advice on a wide range of gardening topics, including seed starting techniques, improving soil health, combating pests and diseases, and mastering container gardening. Learn how to cultivate vibrant gardens throughout the seasons, from planting colorful flowers to nurturing fragrant herbs and delicious vegetables. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we provide valuable tips and inspiration to help you create a thriving garden oasis.
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Lunaria - A Plant of Many Names
Whether you call it Honesty, Silver Dollar Plant, Money Plant or use its botanical name, Lunaria is an interesting plant. (It is even known by both Lunaria Biennis and Lunaria...
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Growing Poppies from Seed
It doesn’t take a lot to grow Poppies of any type, and they’ll reward your efforts with dazzling displays in the cooler months when other flowers are either just waking...
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5 Reasons Why You Should Grow Dandelions
You might ask, why would anyone voluntarily grow dandelions? Aren’t they just weeds that will invade your lawn? In fact, dandelions are full of nutrition, are used as a natural...
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Marigold Magic: Growing Nature’s Vibrant Companion Plant from Seed
Marigolds, also known as Tagetes, are cheerful flowers that belong to the same family as sunflowers and asters. Native to Mexico and Guatemala, they are now cultivated globally. These beautiful...
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3 Types of Sage & Their Uses
If you are looking for a native plant that is wildlife and pest-resistant, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow, sage is a wonderful option for your survival garden. It comes in...
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Prepping Your Garden for Perennial Success
Are you thinking about next year’s garden already? We’ve talked about a lot of autumn gardening ideas lately: what seeds to sow in October for a spring harvest, how to...
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Amaranth: A Powerhouse Plant for the Survival Gardener
Amaranth is an extremely versatile and drought-tolerant plant that can thrive in a variety of climates and soil types. Gardeners all over North America can successfully grow amaranth, even in...
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Growing Sunflowers - Survival Garden All Stars
Everyone loves sunflowers. They are majestic and beautiful to look at, but did you know that they provide many other benefits to your survival garden?
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Flowers & Herbs to Complete Your Drought Tolerant Garden
Our previous article on Planting a Drought Resistant Vegetable Garden is a great resource for getting started. It has practical strategies for maintaining a healthy, fruitful garden despite the challenges that come...
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How to Grow Milkweed for Monarch Butterflies
Milkweed is the only plant that hosts monarch caterpillars to serve as food and habitat. It also provides additional protection for monarchs by producing a chemical that makes the monarchs...
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Flowers to Plant in April
We’ve talked a lot about getting your vegetable garden started this Spring, but April is also an ideal time to get your flowers started. We love flowers for the beauty...
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10 Medicinal Herbs You Should Grow
Here are 10 herbs we think should be in everyone’s survival garden. Many of these herbs also do great in containers, so they can be grown indoors or on a...
