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Winter sowing is a fun and easy way to grow your seeds. In this quick-start guide, I cover everything from the benefits and when to begin, all the way through to maintenance and transplanting. Plus I’ll give you detailed step-by-step instructions to show

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:01:00 +0000

Winter sowing is a fun and easy way to grow your seeds. In this quick-start guide, I cover everything from the benefits and when to begin, all the way through to maintenance and transplanting. Plus I’ll give you detailed step-by-step instructions to show you exactly how to do it.

In this ultimate seed starting guide, you'll learn how to start seeds indoors the right way, so that you have the fastest and best success. You'll get tons of tips from when to begin, all the way through germination, including how to start seeds indoors,

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:30:19 +0000

In this ultimate seed starting guide, you'll learn how to start seeds indoors the right way, so that you have the fastest and best success. You'll get tons of tips from when to begin, all the way through germination, including how to start seeds indoors, step by step. When you grow seeds rather than buying plants from the store, it can literally save you hundreds of dollars every spring.

In early spring, the grass is still dormant, and raking it too early can cause damage by pulling out the healthy turf along with dead grass blades and the excess thatch layer. In this guide, you'll learn the best time to start raking your lawn in the spri

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:31:14 +0000

In early spring, the grass is still dormant, and raking it too early can cause damage by pulling out the healthy turf along with dead grass blades and the excess thatch layer. In this guide, you'll learn the best time to start raking your lawn in the spring and when it's too early as well as the benefits of waiting for the perfect time. Spring gardening for beginners and pros alike.

Annuals vs Perennials: What’s The Difference? Understanding these terms has helped me become a more successful gardener. I want to help clear up the confusion for you too. I’ll clear up the confusion between annuals and perennials, and also give you the d

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:02:26 +0000

Annuals vs Perennials: What’s The Difference? Understanding these terms has helped me become a more successful gardener. I want to help clear up the confusion for you too. I’ll clear up the confusion between annuals and perennials, and also give you the definition of a few other confusing terms you might see when shopping for plants.

If you’re new to gardening and want to try composting for the first time, there’s no need to spend a ton of money on a fancy garden compost bin! This DIY compost bin project is cheap, easy, and you only need a few things to make it yourself. Follow these

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:30:25 +0000

If you’re new to gardening and want to try composting for the first time, there’s no need to spend a ton of money on a fancy garden compost bin! This DIY compost bin project is cheap, easy, and you only need a few things to make it yourself. Follow these step-by-step instructions to build a homemade compost bin for your garden!

Repotting succulents is easy to do, even if you’re a beginner. If your succulents are no longer flourishing, or they are too big for their pot, then it may be time to replant them. Repotting succulents at the right time is an important part of their care,

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 22:31:01 +0000

Repotting succulents is easy to do, even if you’re a beginner. If your succulents are no longer flourishing, or they are too big for their pot, then it may be time to replant them. Repotting succulents at the right time is an important part of their care, and can help to rejuvenate them. This step-by-step guide will answer all of your questions and show you exactly how to pot up all kinds of succulent plants.

Learn how to grow Brussels sprouts in your vegetable garden with this complete gardening guide. Discover essential tips for planting, caring for, and harvesting Brussels sprouts From choosing the right variety to preparing the soil, watering, fertilizing,

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:00:43 +0000

Learn how to grow Brussels sprouts in your vegetable garden with this complete gardening guide. Discover essential tips for planting, caring for, and harvesting Brussels sprouts From choosing the right variety to preparing the soil, watering, fertilizing, pest control, and providing proper sunlight, this step-by-step guide ensures your Brussels sprouts plant thrive. Get expert advice on watering, fertilizing, and controlling pests to boost your yield. Even beginner gardeners can enjoy these unique vegetables with the care tips in this guide. Get the best crop ever!

Learn how to grow an avocado tree with this comprehensive guide. Whether you’re planting from seed or starting with a nursery tree, this step-by-step tutorial covers everything you need to know. From selecting the right location, soil, and climate to prop

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:30:27 +0000

Learn how to grow an avocado tree with this comprehensive guide. Whether you’re planting from seed or starting with a nursery tree, this step-by-step tutorial covers everything you need to know. From selecting the right location, soil, and climate to proper watering, pruning, and care techniques, you'll be equipped to grow a healthy avocado tree. Discover expert tips for preventing common issues like pests and diseases, and find out how long it takes for your tree to bear fruit. Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners looking to grow their own avocados at home.

Got an abundance of peas from your vegetable garden or grocery store? Then, learning how to freeze peas is a convenient option. In this guide, I’ll show you how to freeze fresh peas with or without blanching, with detailed step-by-step instructions.

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:31:07 +0000

Got an abundance of peas from your vegetable garden or grocery store? Then, learning how to freeze peas is a convenient option. In this guide, I’ll show you how to freeze fresh peas with or without blanching, with detailed step-by-step instructions.

Learn how to grow winter squash with this complete vegetable plant care guide. Discover expert tips on planting, caring for, and harvesting winter squash, ensuring a healthy, thriving garden. This step-by-step guide covers everything from choosing the rig

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:30:25 +0000

Learn how to grow winter squash with this complete vegetable plant care guide. Discover expert tips on planting, caring for, and harvesting winter squash, ensuring a healthy, thriving garden. This step-by-step guide covers everything from choosing the right variety to preventing common pests and diseases. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike, you'll find advice on soil preparation, watering, fertilizing, and how to maximize your squash yield. Grow your own nutritious winter squash and enjoy it all season long.

Canning fresh rhubarb is a simple way to use it and keep it for later so you can limit garden food waste. It’s excellent for making jelly, dessert fillings, jam, and so much more. In this home canning guide, I’m going to show you how to can rhubarb in a f

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:02:10 +0000

Canning fresh rhubarb is a simple way to use it and keep it for later so you can limit garden food waste. It’s excellent for making jelly, dessert fillings, jam, and so much more. In this home canning guide, I’m going to show you how to can rhubarb in a few easy steps. This guide covers both raw pack and hot packing rhubarb plus you'll learn how to process rhubarb by water bath canning as well as pressure canning rhubarb methods.

Pruning your money tree helps maintain its size and shape while encouraging healthy growth. In this plant pruning guide, you'll learn why and when to prune a money tree and the tools you’ll need for the job. I’ll also show you how to do it the right way,

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:10 +0000

Pruning your money tree helps maintain its size and shape while encouraging healthy growth. In this plant pruning guide, you'll learn why and when to prune a money tree and the tools you’ll need for the job. I’ll also show you how to do it the right way, with clear, step-by-step instructions.

If you have a plethora of cucumbers from the vegetable garden or grocery store, making homemade sweet pickles is the perfect way to use them up. My old-fashioned sweet pickles recipe has everything you are looking for, from the crunch to the sweet pickle

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:23 +0000

If you have a plethora of cucumbers from the vegetable garden or grocery store, making homemade sweet pickles is the perfect way to use them up. My old-fashioned sweet pickles recipe has everything you are looking for, from the crunch to the sweet pickle flavor we all know and love. I’ll show you exactly how I make sweet pickles, with the full recipe, and detailed step-by-step instructions.

A pencil cactus is easy to grow if you can provide plenty of bright light, well-draining soil, and warmth, and avoid overwatering. This guide is designed to teach you everything you need to know about pencil cactus care. This guide covers everything from

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:30:05 +0000

A pencil cactus is easy to grow if you can provide plenty of bright light, well-draining soil, and warmth, and avoid overwatering. This guide is designed to teach you everything you need to know about pencil cactus care. This guide covers everything from the sun, water, fertilizer, and temperature requirements to how to manage pests, diseases, pruning, and more.

If you want to keep your hydrangeas healthy and maintain a stunning display, I recommend pruning them regularly. Pruning hydrangeas improves their shape, encourages new flowers, and increases the size of the blooms. I’m going to explain the process step b

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 23:31:13 +0000

If you want to keep your hydrangeas healthy and maintain a stunning display, I recommend pruning them regularly. Pruning hydrangeas improves their shape, encourages new flowers, and increases the size of the blooms. I’m going to explain the process step by step and show you all you need to know. By following my tips, you’ll learn how to prune hydrangeas the right way and keep your plants looking healthy and beautiful for years to come.

Lipstick plants are very easy to propagate, even if you're new to propagating plants. There are three methods you can use to propagate a lipstick plant – divide it, grow it from seeds, or take cuttings. I’m going to show you how to multiply Aeschynanthus

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:30:19 +0000

Lipstick plants are very easy to propagate, even if you're new to propagating plants. There are three methods you can use to propagate a lipstick plant – divide it, grow it from seeds, or take cuttings. I’m going to show you how to multiply Aeschynanthus by rooting the cuttings in water or soil, with step-by-step instructions. I’ll explain the best time to propagate your lipstick plant, provide a list of the supplies you’ll need, and share my tips for success.

This complete guide will teach you everything you need to know about cactus plant care. You’ll discover how to grow cactus plants indoors or outdoors with tips on where to plant them. Discover how much water, soil, sunlight, and fertilizer they need, as w

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:30:34 +0000

This complete guide will teach you everything you need to know about cactus plant care. You’ll discover how to grow cactus plants indoors or outdoors with tips on where to plant them. Discover how much water, soil, sunlight, and fertilizer they need, as well as propagation, flowering, temperature, and more, so you can keep them thriving for many years. Cactus plants are fairly low maintenance so they are great plants for beginner gardeners.

Ready to adde lettuce plants to your garden. Then this guide is for you! With an amazing range of assortment to choose from, growing lettuce in your home vegetable garden can be a fun and delicious project. But understanding how to do it right might intim

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:03:44 +0000

Ready to adde lettuce plants to your garden. Then this guide is for you! With an amazing range of assortment to choose from, growing lettuce in your home vegetable garden can be a fun and delicious project. But understanding how to do it right might intimidate beginners. With this guide, there’s no reason to worry. I’ve shared all of the care tips you need to get started growing your own lettuce. You’ll learn about when and how to plant it, and how to create that perfect environment to keep it thriving.

Growing green beans can be simple and fun when you’re equipped with the right knowledge to create the ideal environment. Even a beginner can learn how to grow green beans, no matter their garden space or experience. In this guide, I’ve shared all of the i

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:30:44 +0000

Growing green beans can be simple and fun when you’re equipped with the right knowledge to create the ideal environment. Even a beginner can learn how to grow green beans, no matter their garden space or experience. In this guide, I’ve shared all of the information you need to know to start growing green beans at home. Find out the best time of year and location to get started, and all the essential care tips for sunlight, soil, water, fertilizer, troubleshooting problems, and much more.

Growing summer squash is so simple, and it’s a staple in many home gardens. In this post, I’ll show you everything you need to know in order to be successful, and have your best crop ever. The highly prolific and easy-to-grow summer squash makes it an ide

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:30:53 +0000

Growing summer squash is so simple, and it’s a staple in many home gardens. In this post, I’ll show you everything you need to know in order to be successful, and have your best crop ever. The highly prolific and easy-to-grow summer squash makes it an ideal vegetable for beginners to try out. It includes all you need to know, including when and where to plant, as well as water, sun, water, soil and fertilizer requirements, and so much more.

Interested in adding eggplant plants to your vegetable garden this year. Eggplant can be easy to grow once you understand how to give it the care it needs. In this complete guide, I’ve shared all of the information you need to successfully grow eggplant.

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 01:01:40 +0000

Interested in adding eggplant plants to your vegetable garden this year. Eggplant can be easy to grow once you understand how to give it the care it needs. In this complete guide, I’ve shared all of the information you need to successfully grow eggplant. Including sun, water, fertilizer, and what soil they need, plus how to deal with pests, diseases, and so much more.

Pruning rosemary isn’t difficult, and it’s the best way to promote larger yields and keep your plant healthy. In this herb pruning guide, I’ll share my top tips for pruning rosemary. I’ll also delve into why, when, and how you should cut it back. Covering

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:08 +0000

Pruning rosemary isn’t difficult, and it’s the best way to promote larger yields and keep your plant healthy. In this herb pruning guide, I’ll share my top tips for pruning rosemary. I’ll also delve into why, when, and how you should cut it back. Covering everything from what tools you’ll need, to optimal angles for trimming, I’ll teach you all you need to know.

Canning green beans is easy and quick, and perfect for beginners who are just starting their home vegetable canning journey. If you have an overabundance of green beans from your garden, canning them is one of the best ways to use them up before they go b

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 15:01:39 +0000

Canning green beans is easy and quick, and perfect for beginners who are just starting their home vegetable canning journey. If you have an overabundance of green beans from your garden, canning them is one of the best ways to use them up before they go bad. It’s a great way to preserve your garden’s bounty and enjoy them all winter long. I’m going to show you all you need to know about how to can green beans, including tons of tips so that you will have the best success.

In this ultimate vegetable plant care guide, you'll discover everything you need to know to grow cucamelons, the right way, to get the biggest, healthiest harvests. It provides information on fertilizing, location, sunlight, temperature, watering, soil re

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:01:27 +0000

In this ultimate vegetable plant care guide, you'll discover everything you need to know to grow cucamelons, the right way, to get the biggest, healthiest harvests. It provides information on fertilizing, location, sunlight, temperature, watering, soil requirements, and much more. Cucamelons are very easy to grow and a great choice for beginners. They’re highly prolific and naturally pest and disease resistant.

Mini Primary Bath Makeover Pt 1

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How to Change the Color of a Car Lens Using Color Theory

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How to Patch Large Holes in Textured Plaster Walls | Pink Powder Room Refresh

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How to Patch Small Holes in Textured Walls Pt 1 | 1925 Powder Room Refresh

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DIY “Stained Glass” Window Makeover

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Camper Subfloor Templating #vintagecamper #diy #retrocamper #restoration

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DIY Window Plant Shelves: The Ultimate Greenery Hack!

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Ruby’s Revival — where we are now | Spartan Manor vintage camper renovation

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DIY Bedroom Accent Wall

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How Marble and Vetrazzo Countertops Are Made (Marble Quarry Tour) #marble #countertops #howitsmade

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Ep. 06 Spartan Trailer Demo | Ruby's Revival (Vintage Camper Reno)

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Ep. 05 Aluminum Camper Polishing | Ruby's Revival (Vintage Camper Reno)

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DIY Mountain Nursery Art

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DIY Carved Hex Planters and Plant Stands

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I "Stole" My Neighbor's Tree!

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New Year, New Garden, New Blog

Maria — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:37:12 +0000

2016 was a tough year for the blog. Things started out strong, but our move quickly took center stage and left little time for tending the garden, let alone writing about it. It was difficult to sit out the garden season, as month after month pass without having the time or content to publish a post, […]

Denver Landscapers

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 07:19:13 +0000

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Denver Landscapers

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Guest Post: Saving Flower Seed

Maria — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:02:02 +0000

Today’s post comes from my friend Melissa Keyser from Sweet Bee Garden. I first got to know Melissa from her frequent comments here on the blog, and as a result have enjoyed following both her blog and Instagram feed for a couple of years now. I really appreciate Melissa’s down to earth approach to gardening and self-sufficiency and I love her […]

Landscapers in Castle Rock

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 21:32:34 +0000

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Landscapers in Castle Rock

Charles K. Carrillo — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 21:13:46 +0000

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Almost on the Other Side

Maria — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 13:32:15 +0000

Hello! It’s been a while! This post is a long overdue shout out to let you know that I am still here, still gardening, and still digging out from our move earlier this summer. To say that the move was all consuming almost feels like an understatement, as we have now lived and breathed boxes, […]

Landscaping Company Aurora CO

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 05:35:58 +0000

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Landscaping Company Aurora CO

Charles K. Carrillo — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 05:35:35 +0000

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Can It Forward: Blueberry Butter + a Ball Canning Giveaway

Maria — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:08:25 +0000

Grab a cup of coffee and make yourself comfortable, because today’s post is jam-packed (pun intended) with some seriously good stuff: A celebration of canning? (check) Local organic blueberries? (check) A must-can recipe? (check) New products from Ball Canning and a giveaway? (check and double check!) Can It Forward This Friday (July 22, 2016) is Can-It-Forward Day, […]

Adventures in Container Gardening

Maria — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:29:48 +0000

The last few weeks our impending move has been all-consuming. Between closing on the new house and getting everything in order for the inspection and appraisal of our current house (not to mention all the packing and cleaning and painting), there hasn’t been much time for anything else—but then again, even if I did have a […]