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10 Very Best Garden Catalogs Every Gardener Needs (& Why!)

November 1, 2020 Christine Becker 1 Comment

10 very best garden catalogs that every gardener needs

It's so exciting to find new seeds or plants to add to the garden. That's why I am like a kid in a candy store when it comes to garden catalogs, and I love looking through them! I do have my favorites, though, and I share my top 10 very best garden catalogs with you here. 10 … [Read more...] about 10 Very Best Garden Catalogs Every Gardener Needs (& Why!)

Backyard Gardening best garden catalogs, best seed catalogs

Top 10 Best Fall Berry Bushes

October 5, 2020 Christine Becker Leave a Comment

top 10 best fall berry bushes

Whether you're looking to feed the birds for the winter or want some color in your yard, you'll find both in these top 10 fall berry bushes. These are some of my favorites! Top 10 Best Fall Berry Bushes I love having birds in my yard year-round. Seeing them thrive and raise … [Read more...] about Top 10 Best Fall Berry Bushes

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Storing Tender Bulbs – 7 Helpful Tips to Successfully Overwinter

September 30, 2020 Christine Becker Leave a Comment

overwintering tender bulbs

Most of our tender bulbs are easily dug up and stored in a cool, dark place. But the "how" and "when" often stump us, and we are left with dead plants we could have saved for next year. Here are 7 tips for overwintering your beautiful tender bulbs. 7 Helpful Tips For Storing … [Read more...] about Storing Tender Bulbs – 7 Helpful Tips to Successfully Overwinter

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Complete Guide to Growing Echinacea/Coneflower From Seeds – 7 Easy Tips

September 27, 2020 Christine Becker 11 Comments

The Complete Guide to growing Echinacea Coneflower from seeds from harvest to flower

Growing Echinacea, aka Coneflower from seed, starts with a dried flower, cold-stratification if you wish, stored in a cool, dark place, and sown in good soil when the time is right! Plants grow readily from seeds so let's dive deeper now! Complete Guide to Growing … [Read more...] about Complete Guide to Growing Echinacea/Coneflower From Seeds – 7 Easy Tips

Backyard Gardening, Seed Starting echinacea, growing coneflowers, saving seed

Saving Seeds For Next Year – How-to Guide For 11 Popular Flowers

September 23, 2020 Christine Becker 58 Comments

saving seeds from next year from popular flowers

Flowers and gardening are fantastic, but saving seeds takes you to a whole new level. Not only do you get massive amounts of free plants, but it is rewarding and generally easy. Here are 11 popular flowers to start with and how to harvest for the best success. Saving Seeds … [Read more...] about Saving Seeds For Next Year – How-to Guide For 11 Popular Flowers

Backyard Gardening, Seed Starting harvest seeds, save seeds

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Welcome to my little corner of beauty as I discuss the glory of gardening, attracting birds, bees and butterflies into your world, and being self-sustainable all in a natural and nature-friendly way. Let's grab a cup of coffee and explore the peace and beauty of this glorious natural world we live in. I’m happy to have you here.

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