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My jalapeno pepper harvest

What’s Eating My Jalapeños?

Insects, Vegetables & Herbs

You'll never believe what I found eating my jalapeños. It's a hot pepper so you would think that it would be protected from hungry critters. But, that is not always the case. I planted my jalapeño peppers in containers this year. They were grown in part shade just along the edge of my driveway. I have four plants and they are growing 10-15 …

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An adjustable sprinkler head

The Secret to Watering Container Gardens

Low maintenance, Tools & Products, Vegetables & Herbs

I hate to water, but I like to grow things in containers. These two things don't mix. It's the same in my kitchen though. I hate to cook but I really like to eat good, healthy, delicious food. *Sigh* What's a girl to do? I'm always looking for ways to simplify or even automate some of the tasks in my life. Rather than spend 20-30 minutes …

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Tall planters at the entrance to the gardens

Container Gardens from Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Botanical Gardens, Projects & Ideas

I had the pleasure of touring the Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. These wonderful container gardens are from their 2015 plantings. The color combination of the tropical plants and the height of these planters really capture the eye.     These very large planters on posts were in …

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