Plant once, eat forever

Author

Lisa
April 29, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Good morning,

Feeling the spring sunshine on your face? Your houseplants might be too! Now's a great opportunity to give them a taste of the outdoors. Think of it as a vacation for them, but be a responsible plant parent and gradually increase their sun time to prevent any ouchies from sunburn.

CHERRY PICKED - JUST FOR YOU

If you can’t decide where to start when growing your own food, why not start with the plants that provide the most bang for the buck? Literally!

If you want your crops to produce year after year, essentially putting money in your pocket, start with these.

CAN YOU DIG IT?

Most of us were brought up to think of rabbits as cute, cuddly animals, but that doesn’t mean they can’t wreck havoc on our crops! If you want to protect your garden without hurting these adorable creatures, try one of these simple methods.

FROM SEED TO HARVEST

Is your list of gardening projects overwhelming? Try breaking down those projects into sizable tasks that can be checked off as you go.

My Garden Planner & Tracker will help you tackle those projects so you can finally create the garden of your dreams! Not only that, but you'll cultivate sustainable habits around your gardening routine and keep track of all of your plant info in one place.

My Garden Planner & Tracker is available on amazon for a special introductory price now through May 1st. Click below to get your copy!

BITE-SIZED GARDEN TALES

A veil of disappointment hung heavy over William's shoulders. He'd meticulously followed the planting instructions, nurtured his pepper seedlings with unwavering care, yet their leaves remained stubbornly pale and droopy.

Maybe organic gardening, with its focus on natural amendments and pest control, just wasn't for him.

Just then, a flash of movement in the corner of his eye caught his attention. A ladybug, its red shell gleaming in the sunlight, perched atop a nearby tomato plant.

This wasn't a pest he was battling, but a beneficial predator, attracted to the garden's delicate ecosystem. Its presence was a testament to the complex web of life William was trying to cultivate.

A spark of understanding ignited within him. Organic gardening wasn't about achieving perfect, blemish-free vegetables. It was about fostering a balance, a harmonious dance between plants, insects, and the natural world.

He needed to adjust his perspective, to focus not just on the immediate health of his pepper plants, but on the long-term health of the entire garden ecosystem.

With renewed purpose, William grabbed his gardening guide. He'd research companion planting strategies, attracting more beneficial insects like ladybugs, and creating a natural defense against future pest outbreaks.

Organic gardening might be a more intricate dance, but the potential rewards, both for his harvest and the environment, were worth the effort.

IN A NUTSHELL

Organic gardening is a journey, not a destination. Embrace the complex dance of nature, learn from unexpected allies like the ladybug, and celebrate the health of your entire garden ecosystem, not just the immediate harvest.

DIGGING DEEPER

If you’re new to gardening, soil and compost are terms you’ve probably heard thrown around almost interchangeably. While they’re similar in some ways, they serve very different purposes in our gardens. Find out when to use each to maximize the health of your plants.

DAILY DOSE OF DIRT

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There is no sincerer love than the love of food.

George Bernard Shaw

UNTIL NEXT BLOOM…

As always, thanks so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to read this newsletter. Question or comments - just reply.

Happy planting!

Lisa