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Johnny-Jump-Ups Are Actually Pretty Adorable – Growing Violas
When I planted johnny-jump-ups last season, I wasn't exactly sold on the idea that I would like them. In general, I tend to always gravitate towards things that are big and showy. However, I bought them in hopes that they would reward me with even more early season color. For me, winter is a really…
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Exciting News! An Update!
Hey everyone! It's definitely been awhile since I've posted here. In the past, I've mentioned that I've simply outgrown the free version of WordPress and would soon need to upgrade. Well, the good news is that that's finally happening! Woohoo! You can't see me, but I'm totally doing a happy dance. Starting next month (likely),…
Easy Chrysanthemum Cuttings – No Lights, No Greenhouse! Yes!
Hi Lovelies, So, chrysanthemums. I'm not talking about the chrysanthemums that you always see for sale out in front of the grocery store in the fall, I'm talking about those amazingly gorgeous florist mums. To be completely honest, before I started this venture into flower growing - I had no idea that these things even…
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2017 Winter Sowing Results
Hi Lovelies! It's definitely been awhile. I'll admit, I really hate saying that because it makes me realize just how much I really do neglect the blog. I always keep meaning to finally sit down and write up a post, but it always seems like a million other things that I need to do suddenly…
Trying to Hybridize Daffodils for the First Time!
Hi Lovelies! I mentioned a few posts ago that I should have planted more bulbs for spring. Maybe it wasn't a post, it might have been in the podcast. Either way, I was talking about it somewhere! I'm seriously missing the fact that there are no new tulips, ranunculus, hyacinths, or anything else currently in…
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Easy to Grow, Direct Sow Summer Annual Flowers – Ornamental Gardening
Hi Lovelies! It's that time of the year, again! I'm over-the-moon, insanely excited to start growing things again - but it's not quite the time, yet! Anywho, since I literally haven't been able to think about anything but growing and planting flowers; I thought I would go ahead and answer a common question that seems…
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I’m back!
Hi Lovelies, Oh my! It's been awhile, hasn't it? With the growing season right around the corner, I'm happy to say that one of my goals for the season is to get back into the habit of blogging (in addition to posting regular content all over social media, lol). When the winter is the coldest,…
How to Grow Love-in-a-Mist in Zone 6b/7 – Ornamental Cut Flower Gardening
Hi Lovelies, The love-in-a-mist flowers are finishing blooming in the garden, so I thought we'd take a look at my experience growing these unique flowers! NAME: Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella) TOXIC: YES. Always do your research and be responsible any time you add something new to the garden. Be aware of what you’re growing around kids, pets,…
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How to Grow Shirley Poppies in Zone 6b/7 – Growing Notes
Hi Lovelies! I'm back again with more growing notes! As always, what works in my garden might be very different from what works in your garden. I've finally had success after trying to grow shirley poppies after three growing seasons! Now, I just want to share what I've learned! I'd absolutely love to hear about…
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