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Grow This: West Virginia Garden Challenge

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

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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

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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

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Seeds To Grow: Clancy Potatoes

When most gardeners think about growing potatoes, they think of seed potatoes - nothing more than potatoes that you let sprout eyes and then cut up and plant. It is an efficient way to grow potatoes. It's simple, and almost anyone can do it - even people with black thumbs. However, you are missing out… Continue reading Seeds To Grow: Clancy Potatoes