Gardening

  • It’s all about shallots today. I’m sharing the facts on planting shallots and a how-to guide.

    For the seven years that I have had a garden, I have wanted to plant shallots and garlic. I’m not sure why I haven’t until now, but nonetheless I’m here now to share the facts and guide for planting shallots in the fall. And since their price is absurd, there’s no time like the present to start growing them.

    Here is the facts and my how-to guide on how to grow shallots, and it’s waayyyy easier than you think!

  • It may come as a shock to you, but this is my first bulb planting rodeo. I’ve never personally been to this show before, but have always wanted to attend. We do have annual flowers that rise up in the springtime that have been here since we moved in, but it’s time we have more. Time to get on the horse.

    Before I start any project, I do my research. I read up on as much info as I can, so I have some sort of clue as to what I’m doing. Planting bulbs is no different. From friend’s advice to lots on online articles, here are some valuable tips that I learned.

  • If someone were to sit me down and demand an answer from me on which season is my favorite season to plant, I honestly don’t think I could answer them. I say this because, with the exception of winter, there’s so much about planting and gardening that I love with spring, summer AND fall. I feel a great reward with a little dirt under my fingernails.

    But I also love a good gel manicure.  You can’t fault me for that.

    This fall, in particular, I seem to really be holding on to my garden. I still want to plant and water, and tend. But the nights are already getting cold, and it’s almost time to put my garden to bed for the winter.

    However, container gardens are all in favor!!

    I say, I!!

    Come on over and let’s plant a fall container garden together!

  • I find myself most productive in the early morning hours. The quiet and stillness of the house while the rest are still asleep feels like such a novelty to me. My head is clearer, my thoughts start to soar, and ideas start stirring around in my mind like shooting stars. With a warm mug of coffee in my hand, bliss sips in. I head out to the coop to open for business and say hello to the girls, who are already clucking away, spreading all kinds of chicken gossip, I am sure. They all have a voice, they all like to be heard. Typical. […]

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