Category: gardening

  • Hello, fellow garden enthusiasts! Today, I want to share an unexpected encounter I had while inspecting my garden on this cool, rainy day. As I was admiring the remnants of my broccoli plant, I stumbled upon a bug I had never seen before. Curious, I turned to Google Lens for help, and it identified the…

  • I think my tomatoes are pretty much done for the season. It’s been a battle against blight, and I’ve accepted that it’s time to clear out the bed. But as I was pulling plants today, I had a first in all my years of gardening — I found not one, but two tomato hornworms! One…

  • Good morning, gardeners! There’s trouble in Tomato Town, and I thought I’d give y’all the scoop. I stepped out into the garden this morning, eager to check on my tomato plants, and what did I find? A tiny little worm—barely there, but suspicious enough to raise my eyebrows. Could it be the start of a…

  • Good morning, friends! Today brought both a travesty and a triumph in the garden. This morning, I discovered that one of the watermelons had dropped off the vine—just gone! I’m thinking the strong winds from yesterday’s storm may have been the culprit. It’s always a little disheartening to lose something you’ve been nurturing, especially when…

  • What foods would you like to make? There’s something special about walking through my garden and thinking, “What can I make with this?” As things begin to ripen and fill out—tomatoes, green beans, herbs, and more—I find myself dreaming up all kinds of fresh dishes I’d love to try. Here are a few meals and…

  • 🪴 Sow and Grow Hi friends, I’m so excited to share a bit more about my gardening journey with you. It’s hard to believe it’s been about four years since I first dipped my hands into the soil and started growing things. Back then, I didn’t have raised beds, garden plots, or even a plan—I…