I am on a trip visiting my daughter in college, but was able to take some pictures of my garden before I left. Everything is growing and blooming in my garden. It is hard being away… I miss it. My husband is taking care of my garden for me (he is amazing!) and he says […]
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Build mom or grandma a garden for Mother’s Day! Comment below by saying what you love best about your mom or just type: “Happy Mother’s Day!” and you will be entered to win one of five sets of plans to be given away on Wednesday, May 8th at midnight. Winners will be emailed the link […]
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Every garden needs a gnome. I bought this gnome at Wal-mart last year and he found a home in my blackberry bush. I named him Minipin. As I have been a student teacher this past semester in the sixth grade, I have reflected on when I was in the sixth grade. I remember my reading […]
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I planted five blackberry plants last year and they are coming back this year great. I planted the thornless variety mainly because I remember picking them as a child and getting pricked by all the thorns! Here is some great information on how to grow blackberries. I didn’t know anything about growing them, but have […]
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One of the most asked questions I get is, “What should I plant in my garden?” My first thought is plant something you like to eat. Secondly, plant something that grows well in your area. I live in the Houston, Texas area zone 9a and I garden year round. I am not sure where you […]
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I recently helped my daughter get her garden started. Her husband built their garden box using my plans and we had a fun day filling it with soil and plants. I brought a few new plants for her but also transplanted a few from my garden. She lives in the same growing zone as I […]
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