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Sutton Foster’s Tomato Growing Tips

January 31, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

Raw Organic Vine Ripe Red Tomatoes

I just finished reading Sutton Foster’s book, “Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life.” I got it because she’s crocheting on the cover of the book and that’s my go-to craft. It’s also her go-to craft, however she enjoys many other crafts as well. She even mentions gardening in the book. Specifically, she talks about the…

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Filed Under: garden tips, plant growth Tagged With: how to grow tomatoes, tomato plants, tomato tips, tomatoes

6 Tips To Revive Wilted Plants

January 24, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

Tips To Revive Wilted Plants

I mentioned recently that I have a little bit of a brown thumb. However, I’ve kept at gardening and learning about plants. I’ve improved over time. Along the way, I’ve picked up lots of tips to revive wilted plants. I wanted to share some of those with you today. What Causes Plants to Wilt? I…

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8 Uses of Baking Soda in Gardening

December 20, 2021 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

uses of baking soda in gardening

Baking soda is one of the most amazing, affordable products available to us. Hopefully, you’re already using baking soda for cleaning throughout your home. If not, then you’re spending more money than you should on household cleaners. And today let’s talk about how baking soda’s benefits don’t stop there. There are so many uses of…

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Making Your Pumpkin Last: 5 Tips

October 18, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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  It’s fall ya’ll! My favorite season! Unfortunately, it’s been a lot warmer than years past thus far. And while that may be good news for those wanting to extend the gardening season, it’s bad news for fall decor. Whether you put out pumpkins to celebrate fall or Halloween, they’re a fun way to accessorize…

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Before Bringing Potted Herbs Inside, Do This First

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The HOA Approved His Garden — Then a New Board Fined Him $750 for It

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