Dahlia 'Firepot' is stunning
This is my second year growing Dahlias. Last year I came across this variety 'Firepot' at a local perennial farm.
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Canning Tomatoes from the Garden
To be honest, I've never canned anything... until now. My friend Valerie Tschaar offered to show me how easy it is to can tomatoes from the garden... using a pressure cooker. Now that sounds like a safe and sterile method to me.
Creating a perennial border bed
Throughout the first year in 2021, I experimented with different plantings for this bed. It is important go through an entire year to get a feel for the sunlight for…
Planning a new garden
It's been two years at the new house and I'm finally getting time to complete a small garden in the backyard. It started with a border bed of perennials behind…
My First Terrarium Project
Last week I attended a mini-workshop with Linda Barnett of Exceptional Terrariums. I finally got to make one of my own. Choosing the right combination of plants and stones was…
Terrariums: Your Indoor Garden Forest
Update 2022: Exceptional Terrariums is no longer operating. I love terrariums. They're beautiful, easy to care for and thrive on neglect. Most houseplants need consistent care - that means checking…
Visit to Microfarm Organic Gardens | Charlotte NC
Everyone who knows me well, knows that I love growing food. Even if I'm doing it from the balcony of my apartment. Charlotte is home to MicrofarmOrganicGardens, a unique business…
Fungus Gnat Control for Houseplants
Well it didn't take long after transplanting a few houseplants before the fungus gnats arrived. Fungus gnats thrive in moist growing medium typically used for houseplants. I noticed a few…
Lush Greens for Apartment Living
This is my first post since moving to Charlotte NC from Houston Texas. I've been here since the first of March. At my new place, there is very little space…