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December 29, 2021

How to Grow Mother-in-Law’s Tongue Plant from Leaf Cuttings

Mother-in-law's tongue plant grown from leaf cuttings, after 3-4 months.

Dracaena trifasciata (formerly Sansevieria trifasciata) or snake plant is an awesome house plant and can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions, making it perfect for indoor growing. If you want a plant-it-and-forget-about-it houseplant, then this is the one for you. The common names for Dracaena are rather tongue in cheek – mother-in-law's tongue and snake plant are two of the most well-known common names. I mean, really, who … [Read more...]

/ Flowers & Plants, Indoor Plants, Tips / how-to, indoor plants, propagation

June 26, 2017

How to Keep Your Gladiolus Flowers From Falling Over

The gladiola flowers have been putting on quite a show this year. Pink, white, red, greenish-yellow, and purple gladiolus have graced my garden. I really like gladiolas but whenever there is a heavy rain or higher-than-usual winds, the glads dip over or break off. This content includes affiliate links. I get a small percentage of the sale for purchases made through links in this post. However, I use each product I review and only recommend those … [Read more...]

/ Flowers & Plants, Tips / flowers, full sun, how-to, Summer

September 26, 2016

How to Quick Dry Herbs in an Oven

Oregano on the cookie sheet

I shook the last flakes from my oregano jar into my spaghetti sauce last night. I started to add it to my grocery list and I had one of those 'aha' moments. I’ve got a bunch of oregano growing outside this summer. Why not dry some to refill my spice jar? I’ve never bothered to dry anything from my herb garden. It seems a little silly that I’ve never tried, but the thought of air-drying herbs in my house where two dogs (and all of their fur!) … [Read more...]

/ Featured, Herbs, Recipes / herbs, how-to, recipes

July 25, 2016

Get Free Portulaca Plants

Portulaca grandiflora

Portulaca is the easiest genus of plants to propagate. You can start with just one plant and end up with four more with just a bit of extra care. It's so simple! Portulaca is also known as purslane or moss rose. It grows in full sun, can handle high heat, and is drought tolerant. It grows quickly and produces many bright, colorful flowers. The flowers come in yellow, red, orange, pink, red, and even white. It will bloom all summer and even … [Read more...]

/ Flowers & Plants / annuals, flowers, how-to, propagation

March 9, 2015

Gardening in Small Spaces

Wildflowers along the Driveway

I enjoy walking through my town and the towns that I visit. It gives me a great perspective on the town, the people that live there, and an up close and personal way to enjoy people's gardens. I have seen some very creative ways of utilizing every inch of space to garden in small yards. Don't think you are limited just because you only have a couple of feet to spare. Be creative! These are some of my favorite ideas for small space gardening that … [Read more...]

/ Garden Tours, Projects and Ideas, Small Space Gardening / flowers, how-to, projects and ideas, small spaces

October 27, 2014

Tips For Halloween-Proofing Your Garden

Move potted plants away from your door

With Halloween just around the corner, I finally got my decorations put up outside. I love seeing the neighborhoods kids in their costumes when they come to trick-or-treat. Some of my scarier decorations have even been known to send little kids running. It’s all in good fun. While I love getting trick-or-treaters at my door on Halloween, I also love my garden. Some of the kids, especially the little ones, are eager to get to the front door and … [Read more...]

/ Projects and Ideas / holidays, how-to, projects and ideas

October 4, 2013

Bringing Herbs Indoors for Winter Cooking

Having fresh herbs to add to your cooking in the winter is a great boon – you just can’t beat that fresh flavor. Now is the time to plan so that you can enjoy the flavor throughout the winter. Depending on where you live, some of your herbs will survive outdoors even in winter. My herb beds are partially protected by a tree, so they have been known to overwinter just fine, especially in milder winters. But just to be safe, it’s a good idea to … [Read more...]

/ Flowers & Plants, Herbs, Projects and Ideas / herbs, how-to, propagation, rooting, winter

August 28, 2013

How To Grow Tomato Plants from Cuttings

It stays warm enough here in the Southeast that we sometimes get the chance to have a second crop of tomatoes and other vegetables before the cold of winter takes over. For those of us who love eating homegrown tomatoes in salad or pasta, it is definitely worth replanting to try and get a second harvest of tomatoes. At this time of year, it's nearly impossible to find any tomato plants in our local stores. So in lieu of purchasing plants, I … [Read more...]

/ Flowers & Plants, Vegetables / how-to, propagation, rooting, vegetables

August 12, 2013

Review of Aluminum Raised Bed Corners

Raised bed gardening in my neck of the woods is a great way to avoid dealing with our sticky clay soil and it's practically the only way to grow root vegetables. I have two large raised beds that I installed last year and am making use of for tomatoes, carrots, lettuce, and cucumbers this year. Gardening in a raised bed solves many issues - soil condition, drainage issues, and height (making it easier to reach). Building a raised bed isn't … [Read more...]

/ Reviews / how-to, raised beds, reviews

July 15, 2013

How to Build a Trellis Wall

Trellis wall

A lattice wall can provide additional privacy in your yard as well as create an attractive feature for you to grow flowering vines on. For under $250 (plus some manpower) we built these two 6 foot tall by 8 foot wide lattice wall on the back side of the raised herb garden. I really like the look of square lattice panels, which are hard to find pre-made. Most lattice you find in hardware stores is diagonal. So we set to work making some … [Read more...]

/ Projects and Ideas / how-to, projects and ideas, raised beds

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Welcome! My name is Kathy and I live in Georgia Zone 7B. Gardening has always relaxed and rooted me (literally!). It's my happy place. With more than 25 years of gardening, I am far from an expert, but I learn from all my experiments. This blog talks about the plants, backyard critters, and more that have made my garden special. Read More

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