Monthly Archives: August 2020

Planting a Field Full of Sunflowers

Sunflower field

Disclaimer: This post uses affiliate links and references products I have been compensated to review.  As everyone is starting to dream of cooler temperatures and pumpkin spice everything, I’m excited to share with you the latest happenings in preparation for fall here on the farm. I spent the weekend prepping and planting a sunflower field […]

Getting Started: Top Ten Vegetables to Plant for Beginners

green tomato

When you are just starting out as a gardener, it is important to have success or chances are, you will get discouraged and never plant again.  The first thing to do is consult your local extension office and planting calendar to find what to plant and when. Your success in germination and harvesting will depend […]

Getting Started: 10 Easy Flowers for the Beginner Gardener

Sunflowers and Zinnias

When added to the backyard landscape, flowers elevate any yard from boring to beautiful. Growing flowers can be intimidating and leave the gardener wondering where to begin. Check out these 10 foolproof flowers that will remove the intimidation from flower gardening and take your yard to a whole new level. BegoniasBegonias can be found in […]

6 Simple Steps to Extend the Vase Life of your Bouquet

stems in a vase

I can’t imagine not having fresh flowers in my home. I love to grow them in my yard, but I really love to cut the blooms and bring them inside to enjoy. Chances are you feel the same. Whether you are cutting blooms from your own garden or you’ve just come home from the farmer’s […]

Getting Started: 9 Simple Steps for the Beginner Gardener

raised bed gardens

In these days of global pandemics and crazy uncertainty, many are turning to gardening to ensure they have fresh produce for their families. Does this sound like something that has been on your mind but you are unsure how to begin? It can be overwhelming at first, but if you know where to start, you […]