Canna Lily Propagation
I was in Lowe’s this spring to buy vegetable plants and seeds and of course I can’t go there without walking through the flowers, but I managed to get out with only purchasing two. The colors of this...
View ArticleHow to Use That Expensive Plant in a Thrifty Way
Gardening can be an expensive pastime! So I try to practice thrifty gardening whenever I can. Lemon grass oil is a vital element to backyard beekeeping and this spring when I saw a pot of lemon grass...
View ArticleFavorite Seed Catalogs for Winter Dreaming
We usually have mild winters here in Alabama with occasional cold spells that might last a week or so. During those cold spells or when it’s raining, once of the most enjoyable ways to spend a few...
View ArticleRejuvenate that Overwintered Wandering Jew
So last winter, you carefully got your wandering jew inside before the first frost of winter and you kept it in the basement and now the last frost date has passed and it’s time to get that Wandering...
View ArticlePrime Day Deals for Thrifty Gardeners
Amazon Prime Day has been extended to last two days and for 48 hours you will find some of the best deals on the internet. Have you been contemplating some gardening purchases? If there are there some...
View ArticleYard & Garden Updates on a Budget
Do you sometimes get bored with your yard & garden? Would you like to update it cheaply? Here are some quick and easy ways to freshen your yard & garden for summer without spending much money....
View ArticleHow to Revive a Neglected Christmas Cactus
Let’s face it. Most all of us sometimes forget to water our indoor plants. But you shouldn’t be too hasty to throw it out! There could be life in there… and you might can revive that neglected plant....
View ArticleHow to Begin Composting
Composting does not have to be a big deal. It can really be quite simple! Of course, if you want to go all out you can, but I want to show you the easiest way to get started composting. The best time...
View ArticleHow to Recycle a Cracked Birdbath
Do you have an old cement bird bath? I really prefer the cement ones because they last forever! Well, maybe not forever, but many many years. But eventually they might crack and no longer hold water,...
View ArticleDealing with Garden Pests
If you are going to garden, you are going to have some competition for all that lovely produce. How should you combat those garden pests? Leaf Footed Nymphs Easily confused with the GOOD guy Assassin...
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