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Are you looking for an easy way to start native plants in your garden this year? Well, look no further than winter seed sowing in jugs! Winter seed sowing is a fantastic method for starting native plants. These plants are adapted to our local environment, provide essential habitat and diversity for wildlife and pollinators, and the best part they require less water and care than other plants.  It's incredibly simple to do! All you need are some plastic jugs, soil, seeds, and some tape. Here's how it works: First, collect some clear plastic jugs with lids Next, cut around three...

You’ve probably heard the new Miley Cyrus song Flowers and the popular line…”I can buy myself flowers”. You sure can and you should! Self-care is essential for maintaining good mental and physical health, and buying yourself flowers is an easy and enjoyable way to practice it. Or, buy some for a friend who needs a little something to brighten their day. In case you need some proof, here are a few reasons why flowers are good for us…Flowers boost mood. It’s been proven that flowers have a positive impact on one's mood and mental state, creating a feeling of well being. Just...

It doesn’t matter what you’re growing, building and bettering your soil is the secret to growing vibrant and delicious food and beautiful flowers. Improving your soil doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are some easy and simple ways you can start building better soil.  First things first, test your soil (even the home soil testing kit results are helpful). You assume that your soil is most likely low in organic matter. Otherwise, don’t arbitrarily add any of these amendments until you know what your soil is lacking because you may be doing more damage than good.  Here are some things you can...

Soil testing from the new growing area has been on my list easily since early fall. Yep. I said it. It’s important information that we need before spring. It’s been written down on so many to do lists… It's embarrassing to admit just how many. Results of soil tests give us valuable information as to what the soil is lacking.  The healthier the soil, the more vibrant the soil food web and this is what ultimately feeds the plants in healthy soil.  I don’t have to tell you that the ground is frozen and that it would have been way...