Grow Mints in Gabrielle Bag for Unique Gifts
This summer, a new family moved into our neighborhood. When I saw the “for sale” sign in front of the house, I cut a few sprigs of my chocolate mint and put them in a glass jar of water. They rooted in a matter of days. After a week, I potted them up in 2-inch square...
Container Gardening to Attract Hummingbirds & Goldfinches Naturally
Since the pandemic I have been working from home, and I often look out the window at my garden. Recently I have noticed hummingbirds visiting the salvia plants. I have always seen goldfinches in the fall, but hummingbirds were new. Or maybe it was that I was finally...
Growing Bush Beans in the Nest Planter: A Squirrel-Proof Solution
This summer I grew bush beans in the Nest TruDrop Raised Bed Planter. The Nest is a raised-bed type of container with the TruDrop self-watering system. It comes in three sizes and several colors. Mine, which is 18 x 36 inches in bark color, was easy to assemble on my...
Fun Gardening with Kids Activity
In this digital world that we live in it can be so beneficial for our mental health to take a step back, pause, and spend some time in nature. This is especially true for our kids, who are growing up in a fast-paced technological society. While the pandemic provided...