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Below are the most current posts to enjoy! This will also be able to be seen on the front page of the blog along with a lot of other topics including plant propagation, vegetable gardening, and raised beds. There’s a lot of content here so if you are looking for something specific feel free to use this search bar. You can’t find what you are interested in please let me know and I’ll see what I can do to research that topic and write about it!

Fiery Plant Selections for a Hot Summer Garden!

If you like things hot (or if you are in the south its just going to be hot) why not try some of these fiery colored plants in your garden! The colors of red, orange, and yellow can truly set the garden ablaze visually! The plants I’m talking about are also very easy to grow and just need a little…

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building a simple A Frame trellis for tomato plants

How to Build a Tomato Trellis (A Frame Style)

There are many ways to grow tomatoes. In the past I generally used tomato cages to hold up my plants. One method I’ve been trying lately in my garden is trellising. When you trellis a tomato plant you create a structure that allows the tomato to get good sunlight and airflow around the plant. This get help out immensely if…

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How to Choose the Right Cuttings for Plant Propagation

When you’re taking cuttings from a plant, one of the most important steps is choosing the right material. The type of cutting you select plays a huge role in whether or not it will root successfully. In this post, I’ll walk you through what I look for when taking cuttings from shrubs and perennials and share some practical tips to…

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A Garden Update: Peppers, Tomatoes, and Tomatillos

The vegetable garden is finally taking off! Even though it feels like things have been moving slowly, we’re already seeing exciting progress — tomato plants are starting to flower, and our pepper plants are showing off their first baby peppers. This year, I planted around 36–38 tomato plants of various types and a generous amount of both sweet and hot…

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How to Propagate ‘Limelight’ and other Panicle Hydrangeas

Panicle hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata) are garden favorites for many gardeners because of their showy cone-shaped blooms, cold hardiness, and easy-care nature. Whether you’re nurturing one plant or dreaming of a whole hedge, learning to propagate panicle hydrangeas can be both rewarding and cost-effective. I purchased a single ‘Limelight’ hydrangea last year to add to my garden with the idea that…

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Dave