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Gardening Books On My Library Want Shelf

August 22, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

Gardening Books On My Library Want Shelf

I have a confession. One of my favorite weird pastimes is going through all of the new books available at the library and placing any that I might read on my “For Later” shelf. I do this weekly. And I admit that there are more books on the shelves than I could ever actually read….

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Filed Under: garden musings Tagged With: garden books, garden education, gardening books, reading about gardening

Best Garden Instagram Accounts for Inspiration

August 8, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

Best Garden Instagram Accounts for Inspiration

Social media is a neutral thing. It’s neither good nor bad. It’s all about how you use it. For me, I limit the time spent on social media. Moreover, I only fill my account with things that inspire me. I want the scroll to be a resource for me, a way to focus on what…

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Filed Under: garden musings Tagged With: garden instagram, gardening inspiration, instagram

4 Best TV Shows for Gardeners

July 25, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

4 Best TV Shows for Gardeners

One of my favorite ways to get inspiration for creative endeavors is to watch reality TV competitions and other similar shows. For example, I’m a huge fan of shows like Project Runway that get me thinking about fashion design options. There are some great garden-related TV shows out there as well. Of course, if you…

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Filed Under: garden musings Tagged With: garden inspiration, garden tv shows

Being a Beginner in the Garden

July 11, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

Being a Beginner in the Garden

I’ve admitted to you in the past that I honestly have a bit of a brown thumb. During periods of depression, this can make me feel like I will never be able to grow a plant ever again. However, most of the time, I’m able to turn off that kind of thinking. I’m able to…

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Filed Under: garden musings Tagged With: beginner mindset, garden psychology, garden thoughts, gardening musings, thoughts on gardening

5 Ways Healthy Gardens Help The Planet

June 27, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

Ways Healthy Gardens Help The Planet

I just started reading the book “The Healthy Garden: Simple Steps For a Greener World.” It’s all about sustainable gardening that’s good for individuals and communities. A simple paragraph in the introduction got me thinking about all of the ways that the choices we make in our gardens can not only save us money but…

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Inexpensive Alternatives To Grow Lights

June 22, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

(X) Inexpensive Alternatives To Grow Lights

Grow lights can be a really helpful tool for indoor gardening. Many people find that they are worth their cost. However, they aren’t cheap. Therefore, you might want to consider some of these inexpensive alternatives to grow lights. What Are Grow Lights? Grow lights are exactly what their name says: lights designed to help plants…

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Filed Under: indoor gardening Tagged With: alternative lighting, DIY, garden lighting, grow lights, indoor gardening

5 Ways Depression Costs Me In the Garden

June 14, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

5 Ways Depression Costs Me In the Garden

I struggle with chronic, recurring depression. While it’s well-managed, the symptoms do creep up from time to time. Depression is an expensive mental health condition, in ways that might surprise you. In fact, during bouts of depression, I find that it costs me in the garden. This does mitigate the many mental health benefits of…

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Filed Under: garden musings Tagged With: benefits of gardening, depression, garden life, garden tips, mental health

5 Frugal Ways To Disinfect Garden Tools

June 6, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

Frugal Ways To Disinfect Garden Tools

Did you know that it’s important for you to disinfect your garden tools? It is! You want to do this regularly. If you’re having a problem with fungus or bacteria, then you should even disinfect items before using them to work on different sections of the garden. It’s not hard, though, so don’t fret. And…

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Filed Under: garden tools Tagged With: disinfect garden tools, frugal disinfectant, frugal garden tips, frugal gardening, Frugal Ways To Disinfect Garden Tools, how to clean garden tools

Are Old Tires Toxic to Plants?

May 30, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

Old Tires Toxic to Plants

Some people like to use old tires in their gardening. However, you might wonder, “are old tires too to plants?” It’s important to think about those things, especially if you eat food from your garden. How To Use Old Tires In Your Garden There are so many great, fun ways to use old tires in…

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Filed Under: garden musings, garden tips Tagged With: alternatives to old tires in garden, eco-friendly gardening, garden tires, non-toxic gardening, Old Tires Toxic to Plants, upcycle tires

Pine Street Garden, San Francisco

May 23, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

pine street garden sf

Pine Street Garden is one of my favorite little things in San Francisco. Sure, we have the huge botanical gardens and the very special Japanese Tea Gardens. But the Pine Street Garden is the type of little gem that to me is what the heart of San Francisco is all about. What Is Pine Street…

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Filed Under: garden musings Tagged With: local garden, neighborhood garden, pine street garden, San Francisco garden, up cycled container gardening, urban garden

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