Cut Dahlias from your garden make a stunning addition to your home! Enjoying Cut Dahlias in your home Dahlias are gorgeous flowers to have both inside and outside the house during growing season. After planting the tubers in our garden and watching them grow (learn more about growing them here) we like to share them […]

How to Cut and Process Dahlias for Long-Lasting Vase Life: A Step-by-Step Guide

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As tasty as it is beneficial, learn how to make this delicious soup that is attributed to longevity! A steaming bowl of Italian Minestrone Soup coming right up! Honestly, I could eat soup all the days of my life. But this one, this Minestrone, is vitamin and fiber packed – quick to make up and […]

How to Make Beneficial and Delicious Minestrone Soup

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Breaking down the multicolored USDA hardiness zone map into a personal level in your garden. What is a hardiness zone? “What is the hardiness zone in [insert state]?” – a phrase common to gardeners and farmers alike … but what is it? A hardiness zone (also known as plant hardiness zone, gardening zone, or USDA […]

Knowing your Hardiness Zone in the Midwest

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A sustainable seed-starting method that eliminates the need for plastic pots, reduces transplant shock, and promotes stronger root development. Hop on this Sustainable Gardening practice! There’s nothing more sustainable than using the soil itself to create an optimal environment for seedlings to grow! I love soil blocking for a few reasons. I can fit so […]

The Ultimate Guide to Soil Blocking: A Sustainable Seed Starting Method

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Soil blocking is a sustainable and effective method for starting seeds, but having the right tools and resources is key to success. Come peek in the greenhouse to see what’s been working the best for us for the past 7 years! We’ll also answer some of your commonly asked questions about soil blocking! Soil Blocking […]

The Best Tools and Resources for Successful Soil Blocking

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