Garden

Do you know how simple it is to propagate a succulent?! Holy moly, it is SO much easier than I ever imagined. It is just the type of thing this crazy plant lady geeks out about. When I was a kid my parents were convinced…

Maintaining a garden is a year-round endeavor. I always look forward the excitement of planning, prepping, and planting in the spring time as well as the harvests of summer and autumn. But, did you know that one of the most important things you can do…

They say, “to plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” I find this quote to be absolutely true, especially when it comes to planting bulbs in the Autumn for the next year’s spring blooms. With Autumn here, it is time to start planning ahead…

If you are a gardener, you’ve heard that compost is the key to having a fabulous garden. But do you really know the reason why you should compost? Or even, how to start a compost pile and what to put into it? I had heard…

Are you frustrated with bugs taking over your garden each summer, but not wanting to use traditional pesticides to control their damage? I feel ya! I work so hard to take care of my plants; feeding, watering and tending to them for ample produce, but the bugs…

There is just something about waking up early, grabbing a cup of coffee and driving to work in an open field all day. There is peace to be found in the quiet, surrounded by nothing but dirt and crops. Sure, working in the elements is…

Have you ever noticed that growing certain plants together in your garden will help each of them thrive? This is called companion gardening, something Native American tribes have done for over 6,000 years. This ancient planting wisdom continues to be used today in modern agricultural…

Did you know there are trees on the market now that allow you to grow multiple varieties of fruit on one tree? I came across an apple tree last year that had Pink Lady, Gala and Fuji all on one tree and thought I was…

Do you dream of growing vibrant and flourishing roses in your garden, but don’t know the inside secrets to make it happen? Don’t worry my friend! I have dug around and asked quite a few ‘Ashley appointed’ rose experts what their secrets are to thriving…

Do you get frustrated by having to hand water your vegetable garden each season? Before I had kids it wasn’t too difficult, but now it can be a struggle to find the time to water. Especially when I have to wait until it cools down,…