Gardening tips

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…