From my research at local retailers I found the cost of vegetable seeds to be between $.20 to $2.89 per packet. For small area gardeners, each packet contained enough seeds for their needs. But, it should be noted that the quantity of seeds in each packet varies greatly. Last year I was watching a YouTube…
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Plants I Overwinter in my house or garage.
1. Peppers At the end of the growing season, usually in mid to late October, I bring in one pepper plant of each variety I have grown. Over the years I have grown jalapeño, Serrano, Poblano, Cayenne, Sweet Bell, and small sweet peppers. I was inspired to over-winter pepper plants after I watched a YouTube…
What Flowers Should A Beginner Gardener Grow?
Both of my parents enjoyed growing flowers. My father would plant bulbs in the fall and we’d have Daffodils, Crocus, and Tulips in the Spring. Then he was done until time for the next Fall’s planting. My mother maintained flower pots, flower beds and usually one rose bush. The flowers that most often grew were…
What Vegetables Should A Beginner Gardener Grow?
I remember when I was a beginner gardener wanting to start a garden but not knowing exactly what plants I should try to grow. In this blog I am listing the vegetables that I have found most easy to grow. I will add more to the list as I experience new successes in growing other…
Garden Answer – A Goldmine of Gardening Tips, Ideas And Suggestions
When the weather allows, I usually start the afternoon sitting in a chair near my garden with the sun shining and a cup of coffee in my hand. If the temperature is 45 degrees Fahrenheit or above, I will find a way to be comfortable even if that means I’m bundled up. When the weather…
Featured Garden: Biltmore Conservatory & Gardens – Asheville, North Carolina
Brief History And Basic Information The Biltmore Conservatory was completed in 1895 and highlights a wide variety of exotic plants. The Conservatory is a part of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC originally built by George Washington Vanderbilt. Construction was begun in 1889 and the house was officially opened in 1895. A Visit To Biltmore…
Over-Wintering Plants Saves You Money And Time
Garden thoughts, plans, and daydreams are captured here while sipping a cup of coffee and enjoying some type of food that is probably not good for me. Overwintering plants is both a money saver and a time saver. By keeping the same plants year after year, you do not have to buy new ones every…
Over-wintering Pepper Plants Saves Money And Time
Pepper plants can be over-wintered to produce peppers the next garden season. This saves you money by not having to buy seeds or plants. It also saves you time since you do not have to invest in assisting pepper seeds to germinate, or helping small pepper plants grow to maturity. Read on to see how…
Featured Garden: Franklin Conservatory And Botanical Garden in Columbus, OH
When planning a vacation or weekend get away I like to look for a botanical garden, national or regional park, historical memorial, etc. Of course the more related to gardening that they are, the more likely I am to visit them. This year I took a road trip Fall vacation and made a circle starting…
Marigold Growing Guide With Images
When I list this as a growing guide, I want you to understand that I am going to give you information about how I grow Marigolds. This will not be a textbook definition, or information I’ve pulled from online somewhere. It is my experiences in growing this plant. Six Tips For Growing Successful Marigolds Plant…