I have a thing for Nasturium flowers - and have had most of my life. The flowers are easy to grow and edible, and the seeds can be pickled and used like capers. But the leaves also fill the beds, keeping moisture in. I didn't note names this year, but I will save seeds to… Continue reading Growing Nasturiums
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The 2026 Garden: Midway Thru April
Hitting April is the hard part of spring. It's getting nice out. The days are long, and by the second week of April, we cross 13 hours of daylight in Shenandoah Junction, WV. But early April is also a troll - and if you give into the cabin fever of planting, you will potentially lose… Continue reading The 2026 Garden: Midway Thru April
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
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
The Yearly Seed Count
Every winter, I sit down and go through my seed packets and bags. It keeps me occupied when the weather is still winter. I feel like I am accomplishing something, even if my garden is frozen solid. I write down everything and organize it by what is new this year and what goes back 2… Continue reading The Yearly Seed Count