After months of deep cold, spring has been glorious so far. It's almost my one-year anniversary of living in West Virginia. That will come very soon this week. I have gotten to see our land through 4 seasons and experience spring as it wakes up. The weather ebbs between warm and cold, teasing one to… Continue reading Spring Blooms and Spring Growth
Tag: Gardening
Grow This: WV Garden Challenge 2026
Last year, the Grow This: WV Garden Challenge had just started for the season when we moved into our new home. I signed up, got the seed packets, and got growing. I was so excited because this was a challenge I knew I could do well at. I did write about it last year (part… Continue reading Grow This: WV Garden Challenge 2026
DIY Seed Starting Mix
It can be overwhelming to shop for seed starter mix, and what to use. Big-box stores are full of tiny bags at high cost, while plant nurseries offer small and large bags, even more expensive. But it doesn't have to be. In most cases, it is only 2 to 3 ingredients, easily done in a… Continue reading DIY Seed Starting Mix
Getting Your Strawberry Plants Going
My firm belief is that every garden needs strawberries. In every home we have lived in as a family, one of my first things to grow is strawberries. The flavor of a homegrown berry is unlike any commercial berry. It is 100% ripe without being gassed to appear ripe, juicy, and pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide-free.… Continue reading Getting Your Strawberry Plants Going
Planting Together For A Stronger Garden
As spring approaches, it is easy to feel overwhelmed about a garden. T0 even ask yourself "Can I actually do it?". Yes. You can! A stronger garden comes from what you plant, how you grow, and when you plant it. By working with plants, you get stronger, more productive crops. And by planting certain flowers… Continue reading Planting Together For A Stronger Garden