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Grow Your Own

our backyard wiht corn and vegetable garden growing sweet corn in 2024

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Beans and Tomatoes: The Power Couple Your Garden Needs

May 20, 2025

Picture this: a vibrant garden bed, lush green bean plants climbing gracefully alongside sturdy tomato vines, all rooted in rich, healthy soil. Now imagine those bean roots glowing (bear with me here) like little superheroes, quietly enriching the soil with nitrogen, making sure those tomatoes thrive like never before. Sounds magical, right? Well, here’s the …

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Top 10 Yellow Flowering Plants to Brighten Your Landscape

May 16, 2025

Yellow flowers can turn any garden into a ray of sunshine. Something about their cheerful glow feels uplifting, even on a cloudy day. A few seasons ago, I planted marigolds while experimenting with low-budget gardening, and they became the gold standard in my yard. Whether tackling your first garden bed or sprucing up an already-thriving …

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How to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird Feeders

May 14, 2025

Ants. Ugh, right? Nothing spoils the serene joy of watching hummingbirds at the feeder, and then a whole ant parade marches into your feeder. It’s frustrating, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably stood there saying, “Seriously? I didn’t put this out for you!” The good news is, you don’t have to lose your mind …

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Potted plants on a porch, including ferns, variegated vines, and coleus, create a lush, vibrant display against a wooden wall, evoking tranquility.

Bring Your Front Porch to Life with Stunning Planters

May 12, 2025

Is your front porch looking a little lackluster? We’ve all been there. But here’s the good news—you don’t need a major overhaul to make it feel fresh and inviting. A few thoughtfully chosen planters with vibrant flowers and greenery can totally transform the vibe! Whether you’ve got a sprawling wraparound porch or a tiny stoop, …

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Why Grampa’s Weeder Is the Garden Tool You Didn’t Know You Needed

April 30, 2025

Okay, so I first heard of this garden tool on TikTok! The crazy thing is that it’s been around for 100 years! The power of social media. I felt like every other video on my FYP was Grampa’s weeder. So I figured it must be too good to be true. Then my plants are slowly …

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Seasonal Gardening: Tasks to Complete Throughout the Year

April 23, 2025

Have you caught the gardening bug but don’t know where to start? There is so much information and so many ideas to try, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. That’s why a step-by-step monthly guide will be a huge help. I’ve learned these tips over the years of trying (and occasionally failing) to grow everything from …

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My Favorite Hummingbird Feeder and DIY Nectar Recipe

April 14, 2025

One of my favorite spots in our farmhouse is the living room, with its big corner windows, in the summer. I can either put up a Hummingbird feeder or grab hanging plants that Hummingbirds love. Sitting and watching them come with their buzzing wings is fascinating. I’m not sure why I’ve fallen in love with …

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A Simple Frugal Way to Organize Your Seeds

March 26, 2025

Every year, I try to improve my gardening, remembering to take a little bit more time to yield better outcomes. This year, when I opened up the drawer where I keep my garden seeds, green tea, and some recipes, I saw seeds all at the bottom. I decided that folding over last year’s seed packets …

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7 Creative Gardening Hacks That Actually Work

March 13, 2025

Companion gardening is a garden hack all on its own. Most people consider marigolds near your tomatoes the best companion gardening hack.  What if I told you some of the best garden companions aren’t even plants? You can turn kitchen scraps, broken tools, or even household odds and ends into garden game-changers with some creativity. …

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Creative Cut Flower Garden Layout Ideas

March 3, 2025

Starting a flower garden doesn’t have to cost a fortune. My first attempt involved a patch of dirt, a handful of seeds, and fingers crossed that something would sprout. I just tossed them all around. Some worked, most didn’t. But over time (and with some trial and error), I learned how to grow a beautiful, budget-friendly cut …

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A lush vegetable garden with rows of tall, green onion plants and vibrant carrot foliage. The soil appears well-tilled and healthy.

Companion Planting for Lazy Gardeners

February 27, 2025

Confession time: I’m what you’d call a “lazy gardener.” I see all the beautiful gardens and well-manicured lawns and want that so badly, but I hate weeding. After five minutes in the garden, I want to quit weeding. ( Luckily last year I switched to the black mat tarp!) Here’s the good news—gardening smarter, not …

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Grow More, Spend Less: The Benefits of Companion Planting (Free Chart Inside!)

February 14, 2025

Companion planting is the best, most consistent thing I’ve done through all these years of gardening. It brings me such joy, and it always turns out pretty well. If you are new to gardening, let me tell you that not everything will go the way you plan. There’s a huge learning curve, but to ease …

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7 Small Vegetable Garden Layout Ideas Perfect for Beginner Gardeners

January 2, 2025

Starting a vegetable garden is like trying out a new hobby—you’re excited, a little unsure, and probably Googling things like, “Why won’t my basil grow?” (Quick tip: Basil loves sun, like beach-vacation levels of love.) Creating a small vegetable garden can feel overwhelming if you’re new to gardening. But don’t worry. I’ve got seven easy-to-follow layout ideas …

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How to Grow Gourds and Use for Fall Decor

September 25, 2024

This is your sign that a $3 pack of seeds is well worth the amount of gourds you’ll get to decorate your home. Imagine decorating every room in your house for $3!!! This year was our first time growing gourds with our pumpkins. We’ve been growing pumpkins for several years, and I recommend that too. …

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Cheap & Easy Ways to Landscape with Potted Plants

July 18, 2024

If you’re anything like me, you love the idea of turning your outdoor space into a personal oasis but cringe at the thought of breaking the bank to do it. Enter potted plants—the unsung heroes of budget-friendly landscaping. They are versatile and easy to move around, adding color and life to any space. Potted plants …

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Best Container Plants for Full Sun & Heat

June 30, 2024

Is anyone else a little nervous about doing container plants? I’m only hesitant to do container plants yearly because I’ll forget to water them all! It’s so easy to get caught up adding all these cheap container plants to our patios, decks, porches, etc., but then you must water them frequently. Instead, I choose plants …

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10 Amazing Annuals that Can Tolerate Heat and Dry Weather

June 3, 2024

Are you tired of your container garden wilting under the extreme heat of hot summers? Looking for plants that can withstand the late spring’s intense temperatures and still bloom with vibrant colors? Try all or just a handful of these 11 heat-loving annuals that thrive in well-draining soil and are drought-tolerant. You can find them …

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How to Grow Sweet Corn in Your Own Backyard

May 29, 2024

Nothing says summer, like picking up corn on your way home for dinner. I remember the first time we tried to grow corn in our first house. Like all young gardeners we didn’t know what were doing. We did about four little rows and we got buck teeth corn. It’s always a learning process, so …

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8 Most Clever Vegetable Gardening Tips for the Lazy Gardener

April 29, 2024

Gardening is often portrayed as a passion that requires boundless energy and endless hours of maintenance. Tending to a garden can seem daunting for those who feel there aren’t enough hours in the day but want to enjoy fresh vegetables. So let me write to my fellow”lazy gardener,” a term used endearingly to describe those …

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The Top Low Maintenance Shade Loving Perennials

April 18, 2024

One day, I hope to live in a place where I can have sunshine more than a few months out of the year. I tell you, February and March drag on, but I’m starting to think April is the worst! You start to see growth, then you see snow, then the wind and the cold, …

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Top Low Maintenance Perennials That Bloom All Summer

April 16, 2024

Do you want a beautifully colored yard but don’t have the time to work at it daily? Me too. Even though I work from home, I tend to get busier as the years go on with the kids in sports, and I mostly drive them here and there. Having all the beautiful colors is key …

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13 Perennials You Should Not Cut Back in the Fall

March 29, 2024

Pruning and cutting back—oh my, those two things can get you into trouble. When we moved into our farmhouse, I wanted to cut back everything that looked dead in the fall. Yet, through the years, I’ve learned how determinantal that can be and how waiting until the spring makes a huge difference. I was so …

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The Best Perennials to Plant with Tulips

March 26, 2024

Tulips are the breath of fresh air we all need after months and months of dark grey skies. Seeing anything green in spring here in Western New York brings joy to my day. Last year, I was staring at my tulip beds along the side of the house that no one ever walks by. These …

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Best Climbing Flowering Perennials for Your Garden

16 Best Climbing Flowering Perennials for Your Garden

March 22, 2024

When it comes to painting the canvas of your garden, climbing flowering perennials can splash your vertical spaces with a riot of colors and scents. With a gentle push, these lively plants will start reaching for the sky, adding dimension and a touch of drama to your plain old garden walls and fences. I know …

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