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14 Best Seeds for Fall Sowing

September 21, 2021 Christine Becker Leave a Comment

Nothing easier for pretty seasonal flowers than planting seeds in the fall. This process is imitating nature itself, but which seeds to fall sow? Join me as I discuss the 14 best seeds for successful fall sowing. 14 Best Seeds for Fall Sowing (Planting Seeds in … [Read more...] about 14 Best Seeds for Fall Sowing

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6 Questions (to Ask Yourself) For a Successful Garden Next Year

October 28, 2020 Christine Becker Leave a Comment

6 questions to ask yourself for a successful garden next year

As our growing season comes to an end, it's important to ask yourself these 6 questions to plan for a successful garden next year. Let's grow pretty things! 6 Questions to Ask Yourself For a Successful Garden Next Year Instead of just going year from year, trying to create … [Read more...] about 6 Questions (to Ask Yourself) For a Successful Garden Next Year

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9 Beautiful Native Plants You Need for Your Midwest Garden

August 8, 2020 Christine Becker 3 Comments

beautiful native plants you need for your Midwest garden

Native plants are ideal for creating a perfect place for birds, butterflies, bees, and all pollinators to flourish. Native plants also are hardier and more disease resistant. Here are 9 beautiful ones for the Midwest that you want in your yard. 9 Beautiful Native Plants You … [Read more...] about 9 Beautiful Native Plants You Need for Your Midwest Garden

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Want a Healthy August Garden? Do These 5 Important Things.

August 7, 2020 Christine Becker Leave a Comment

what to do in your august garden

I know all too well how easy it is to let the garden go in the "dog days of summer." Don't give up on your hard work yet! Here are 5 important things to check off your to-do list for a healthy August garden. Want a Healthy August Garden? Do These 5 Important Things. It's … [Read more...] about Want a Healthy August Garden? Do These 5 Important Things.

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