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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Starting A Container Garden
It's been just over a week since I arrived in West Virginia. The younger two boys, the cat, and I flew out at the end of March. Kirk, the oldest son and the dogs, drove across the country. In early March, Kirk and I had driven across the US and I had planted a couple… Continue reading Starting A Container Garden
Growing Garlic 🧄 From One Area To The Next
As winter waned, and spring approached, I realized a sad thing: I had either planted or sold all the garlic from summer of 2024. I had none to take with me, to our new place. The worst part is? I had been thru this before, on our last move. I had planted garlic in the… Continue reading Growing Garlic 🧄 From One Area To The Next
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
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