Tuber Tubers, corms, and rhizomes are kind of like bulbs. (Look back to these blog posts HERE and HERE to learn more about bulbs). They are the life source and nutrient storage for plants, each with different characteristics. They also provide ways to mulitply the plant into new plants. The best way to describe a…
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Mulch 101
Mulching is a pretty big deal in the gardening world. There is a lot of talk about what mulch is best, where to use it, where to get it, and even how to use it. Mulching has a lot of benefits to the garden. This post will go over the basics of all things mulch….
Gardening School : Review
I started out this blog to help those who want to begin gardening but don’t know where to start or feel overwhelmed with all the information out there. I was exactly that same way and had a hard time sifting through websites, book, and Pinterest to find what I wanted to know in a way…
Gardening Tools 101
To start a garden, you’re going to need some gardening tools. I’m a big believer that anyone can garden. This means I would start with the very basics and then expand your tool collection the more you get into gardening. Basic Tools Extra Tools These aren’t a necessity by any means but are really nice…
Asters 101
I wanted to keep a database of the flowers in my garden and thought maybe it would help you too. I’m starting with asters because they are still blooming in some areas and are a great native fall flower. About Asters Maintenance Seeds and Propagation Asters are one of my favorite additions to my garden…
Frost 101
The First Frost The first frost is a big deal in the gardening world. It signals the end of a growing season and the start of winter. Remember when I had you look up your growing zone? You should also have checked your first frost date. Refer back to this post HERE if you need…
Soil 101: The basics
Along with sun and water, soil is one of the most important pieces of gardening. This blog post is going to cover the soil basics, how to tell what kind you have, and how to make it better to grow the garden you want. Soil Types Soil PH How to know what you have One…
Compost 101
Compost is one of the most valuable pieces of gardening. So what is it and why do you need it? Compost is sometimes called black gold. Good compost can change your garden. It’s something you can buy at the store or make at home. It can take your garden from meh to amazing. What is…
How to read a plant tag 101
One of the first lessons to know in gardening is learning how to read a plant tag. This little piece of plastic attached to your plant will tell you the very basics of what that plant needs to grow. If you do not follow the advice of the plant tag, your plant could struggle to…
Bulbs 102: How to plant
It’s bulb planting season and I’m getting ready to get all my new bulbs planted in the ground. This post goes over the basics of how to plant bulbs so that you can have beautiful flowers to welcome you into spring. Tools: Instructions: How to use the tools: A bulb planter replaces a shovel when…