By Jennifer Poindexter If you’re a gardener, have you considered adding beekeeping to your list of hobbies? Even if you aren’t sold on the idea of raising bees, it could be beneficial to find ways to invite them into your growing space. Bees are wonderful pollinators and … [Read more...]
Cut Flower Garden Mistakes: Avoid These Errors I Made
By Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever tried something on a whim? That’s how my disastrous cut flower garden started. We moved our chickens to a new (and updated) chicken coop. When I took down their old coop and fenced grazing area, I had a plot filled with rich, well-worked … [Read more...]
18 Perennials that Grow in the Shade and Bloom in Summer
By Jennifer Poindexter If you have a shaded area in your landscape that you’d love to add some color to for the summer, it can feel like an impossible task. However, there are some flowers that grow in the shade but produce blooms over the warmer months. If you’d like some … [Read more...]
20 Best Flowers to Grow in Your Vegetable Garden
By Jennifer Poindexter Flowers and vegetables make great companions in the garden. Marigolds are a common flower to grow alongside your vegetables. However, there are many others you may grow alongside your crops. If you’re curious about the best ways to plant flowers in … [Read more...]
How to Grow and Care For Teddy Bear Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus)
By Jennifer Poindexter Do you ever grow things in your garden because they do your heart and mind good? This was my reason for investing in teddy bear sunflower seeds. I knew they would provide certain benefits to my growing area, such as inviting pollinators, but anything … [Read more...]