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Finding the Right Seed Trays for Spring Planting

January 7, 2024 Fawn Neun

Depending on where you live, you may already be planning your spring garden. Here in Zone 10a, I’m starting seedlings now to plant out in mid-February. But, I’m running low on seed trays, so I’ve been shopping around to see what direction to go in this year.

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Posted in: Gardening Equipment, Gardening Supplies, Seed Starting Filed under: edibles, gardening supplies, seed trays, seedlings
Gifts for gardeners, mom, dad, or significant other

10 Awesome Gifts for Gardeners on Your List

December 7, 2023 Fawn Neun

It’s that time of year, again! It’s the holidays, and for most people, thoughts of the garden are far off.…

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Posted in: Gardening Equipment, Gardening Supplies, Resources Filed under: gardening gifts
Not all gardening gifts for dad have to be power tools!

Great Last-Minute Gardening Gifts for Dad

June 12, 2023 Fawn Neun

There’s something about dads who work outside even after they’ve worked at a job all day. My dad was like…

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Posted in: Gardening Equipment, Gardening Supplies Filed under: edibles, flowers, gardening gifts, vegetable gardening
Use end-of-summer garden sales to replace old equipment

Take Advantage of End-of-Summer Garden Sales

July 4, 2022 Fawn Neun

Gardening in the South and Subtropics can be a struggle. Along with some crazy weather, we’re also so off-step with…

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Posted in: Gardening Equipment, Gardening Supplies Filed under: gardening products, product recommendations, product reviews
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How Long Will Flower Seeds Last?

June 13, 2022 Fawn Neun 1 Comment

It’s only June, but you’ve already filled your garden to the brim with summer vegetables and herbs. The flower borders…

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Posted in: Garden Planning, Gardening Supplies, Resources, Seed Starting Filed under: flowers, how long do seeds last
French marigold

Flowers Aren’t Frivolous: French Marigold Benefits for the Garden

October 3, 2021 Fawn Neun

Southern gardens are plagued by insect pests and harsh growing conditions. And even in other parts of the country, gardeners…

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Posted in: Garden Planning, Gardening Supplies, Resources, Vegetable Gardening Filed under: flowers, french marigold, pollinators, sustainable
seed saving

Seed Saving Hack: Gardening Game Changer

September 29, 2021 Fawn Neun

I’m an obsessive seed collector. It’s probably pathological. I’ll buy them from the corner dollar store on sale, or at…

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Posted in: Gardening Equipment, Gardening Supplies, Seed Starting Filed under: gardening products, seed saving
soil blocking

Adventures in Soil Blocking

August 17, 2021 Fawn Neun 1 Comment

You’ve seen them on YouTube, right? All those market gardeners when their beaucoup cool soil blockers? You may have even…

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Posted in: Gardening Equipment, Gardening Experiments, Gardening Supplies Filed under: edibles, flowers, sustainable
making your own potting soil

Freedom From the Big Box: Making Your Own Potting Soil

August 14, 2021 Fawn Neun

Have you ever thought about making your own potting soil? That stuff at the big box stores is expensive, and…

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Posted in: Gardening Experiments, Gardening Supplies, Seed Starting Filed under: edibles, flowers, making your own potting soil, sustainable
The Florida fertilizer ban protects our waterways

How to Get Around the Florida Fertilizer Ban

June 12, 2021 Fawn Neun

It’s been a tough year for Florida gardeners. Despite some perfect weather, 2020 lockdowns made it impossible to venture out…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Gardening Supplies, Lawn Care Filed under: edibles, flowers, sustainable

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