Seedlings are the baby plants you see at the nurseries, ready to be transplanted into your garden. But you might want to grow your own instead. While there are many benefits of starting your own vegetable and herb plants from seeds, there is one BIG reason why you...
'That’s right, you heard correctly. You want to have some pests in the garden. It seems counterproductive to knowingly harbor these food criminal masterminds 😂. But there’s a good reason you might want to knowingly be an accomplice. “…if you have no pests, then the...
The single most profound statement my garden mentor, Stacey Murphy, ever said to me is so simple that it’s easy to dismiss as obvious. But the impact this simple tip can have on your garden journey is massive. She said, “Let nature do the work for you.” At first...
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What if I told you that you could have SO much abundance in your garden that you’ll start to RIP OUT plants to make room? I know this may sound out there or far-fetched. But it’s totally possible when you live in the 5th stage of Spirit Gardening… AWE!This one stage...
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Gardening is the best way to get the freshest, healthiest food. But what if I told you that it turns out that gardening does a lot to keep your MIND healthy too? Because studies have shown that gardening provides equally incredible health benefits for your brain...
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Have you ever seen children playing house? (Or remember doing it yourself!) Pretending to be adults going about their everyday life. Going to work, making dinner, going shopping. They turn things that we adults often find dull and boring into play.And they have a...
Growing your own healthy plants from seed can be tricky. Even expert growers have trouble keeping their seedlings alive and well. Luckily, three simple keys are all you need to focus on. Discover how to start your plants off right so they thrive. Be sure to stick...
Adding "Browns" (organic, dry and carbon rich materials) speeds up compost of food scraps in an aerobic bin. What's Stacey's favorite Brown if if she doesn't have leaves? Watch and find out!Related articles you may enjoy: Small Scale Vermicomposting You Can Do...
By now, most of us are aware that our food systems are teeming with unsustainable practices–practices that gradually diminish our ability to feed ourselves and future generations. Are you hungry for solutions and to contribute more and more positively to sustainable...
So many grownups think dandelions are weeds. They mow them down, spray them, and gripe about them all spring. But did you know dandelions can actually be…MAGIC?? Dandelions are the first food honeybees eat each year. And because they have a taproot, dandelions loosen...
