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Container Gardening Finds: Two Types of Planters

Our move has been an odd one in many ways, but my ability to shop in person has been a huge one. I find myself running the mile numbers constantly. It used to take us 30 miles to get to the tiniest Walmart, that rarely had anything in stock, on the island. (And that Walmart… Continue reading Container Gardening Finds: Two Types of Planters

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Grow This: West Virginia Garden Challenge

I saw the 2025 Grow This: West Virginia Garden Challenge in winter and signed up for it before we moved (Since I had the local address to use!). I love free seeds, the challenge of growing, and the chance to show off (I am pretty competitive with gardening). Mary's Heirloom Seeds provided the seeds this… Continue reading Grow This: West Virginia Garden Challenge

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First Sign Of Spring

There is something about the end of February as the first green stalks come up from flower bulbs in the Pacific Northwest. Sometime in early March, the first flowers open, and for the next month, the bulbs continue until the tulips end it. The wind might be blowing, the rain dumping, but spring is coming.… Continue reading First Sign Of Spring

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The New Kitchen Garden

Big news! We are moving soon—across the country. In my work on the new place, I found I couldn't pass up on at least starting an easy garden. My hands must be in the soil! So while doing work on the new place, I went shopping and got some soil, a few plants, and a… Continue reading The New Kitchen Garden

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Seeds To Grow: Mammoth Sunflowers

Ending this Sunday, the 23rd of February 2025, is the Sow Right Seeds sale! 25% off 10 packets (or more) and free shipping over $25. Use code SARAHK10 for 10% off. Mammoth Sunflowers are a great addition to most gardens, but you must plan for them. They take a lot of room, but if put… Continue reading Seeds To Grow: Mammoth Sunflowers