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7 Best Easy Annual Companion Flowers to Grow from Seed
In my humble opinion, no garden is complete without flowers! They add a delightful pop of color, provide food for pollinators, and are often even less maintenance than growing food crops. Come learn about the 7 best annual companion flowers to…
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How to Make Calendula Oil, Plus 8 Ways to Use it!
Calendula is a downright magical plant! When turned into an oil, it can be applied topically to soothe dozens of skin ailments, including acne, eczema, wounds, burns, rashes, and more! Read along to learn how easy it is to make your…
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How to Hand Pollinate Passion Fruit Flowers
Are you growing a passion fruit vine, but have little to no fruit developing on it? One issue may be that the flowers are not getting adequate pollination. Don’t worry - it is an easy fix! Read along to learn how…
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All About Calendula: How to Grow, Harvest, Dry, & Use Calendula Flowers
Come learn all about calendula, including how to grow, harvest, dry, and use it. In addition to providing a beautiful burst of sunshine in the garden, you may be surprised to learn what expansive natural healing properties it has! Calendula is…
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Squash Sex: How to Hand Pollinate Squash to Prevent End Rot & Increase Yields
If you hope to have big healthy zucchini this summer, read along to learn all about hand pollination! Let's explore the difference between male and female flowers, and exactly why, when and how to hand pollinate your squash plants.
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Spring Video Tour: Backyard Garden Edition
Come take a peek at our backyard garden on a beautiful spring evening! Let's explore the chicken coop and "coop garden" area, the pollinator garden, our many fruit trees, and then wander through the passionfruit arch into the patio garden area.
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Spring Video Tour: Front Yard Garden Edition
Spring is in the air, and the front yard garden is on fire! Flowers are blooming. Bees are buzzing. Hummingbirds are zipping. The summer seedlings are happily planted. The deciduous trees are flush with new tender growth. Come cruise around the…
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Top 23 Plants for Pollinators: Attract Bees, Butterflies, & Hummingbirds!
Pollinators are essential to the health of our ecosystem, food systems, and natural landscapes. Planting a pollinator garden helps maintain a healthy pollinator population, and brings joy to your life! Read along to learn about the top 23 plants for pollinators…
