This morning Lucy and I headed out early and did a little work in the garden. I transplanted some tulip bulbs I had planted in containers last fall, while she went exploring in the greenhouse. After getting the bulbs in the ground, we planted a few gutters with strawberry plants. If you are looking for Read More >>
How to Grow Zinnias {Start to Finish}
Last night I planted a few flats of zinnias and placed them under grow lights. I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve heard they are really easy to grow and since I’d like to expand my flower garden, I thought zinnias would add a pop of color. These are the varieties I’ll be growing this year: Envy – I LOVE Read More >>
Mavis Garden Blog – Espalier Trees, Pallet Gardening, Kale Starts and More
Yesterday I brought home 2 espalier trees. I’ve always wanted to plant a few but never really had the right spot. Or so I thought. The sunniest spot in our backyard garden is where we have the 16 raised garden boxes. So later today I plan on digging a few holes and planting these beauties Read More >>
How to Grow Echinacea {Start to Finish}
This morning I planted a flat with White Swan echinacea seeds under grow lights. I don’t know about you, but echinacea, or cone flowers as I like to call them, are one of my favorite perennial flowers to grow. We have 5 {or 6} purple con flower plants right beneath the window box in our front yard Read More >>
Mavis Garden Blog – More Bark, Kale and Swiss Chard
Yesterday we had another 15 yards of neon red bark delivered. Mr. Bark Guy said we needed 75 yards and I am determined to bark bomb the front and backyard in 30 yards just to prove to myself that he was totally trying to overcharge me. Grrr… it makes me crazy. As soon as Monkey Boy came home from Read More >>
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