Heading to Substack
It’s finally time. I spent most of this year debating whether or not I wanted to continue to have a private blog or move to…
Heading to Substack
It’s finally time. I spent most of this year debating whether or not I wanted to continue to have a private blog or move to…
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How to Grow and Harvest Kale
If you’ve known me for a while, you might be surprised to see me contemplating how to grow and harvest kale in a raised garden…
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Venice Neptune Festival Brought a Joyful Vibe
Remember back on January 1st when I still had hope for the future? I wrote this blog all about my New Year’s resolutions. Well, now…
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Why Am I Growing Potatoes in Grow Bags?
You may be wondering why I’ve decided to once again try my hand at growing potatoes in grow bags on my back deck. It’s a…
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What Does It Mean When a Plant Is Root-Bound?
If you’ve ever tried to repot a vegetable seedling, houseplant, or avocado tree (and by “you,” I mean me) and found a tightly wound swirl…
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Tips for Growing Bell Peppers in Containers
If you’ve been reading this site for a while, you know that I love trying to grow bell peppers in containers. I started trying it…
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How to Keep Squirrels Out of Your Garden
It is a truth universally acknowledged that if you are growing vegetables, you will end up searching for tips on how to keep squirrels out…
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Summer Container Gardening: June Tomato Update
Summer container gardening is a delicate balance between getting your veggies enough sun to thrive while protecting the more delicate varieties from blazing heat. I’d…
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Clear the Floor, Clear Your Brain: The Floor Decluttering Method
I’ve been in a bit of a rut. I’ve been stuck in routines. I’ve been stuck looking at blank pages for writing assignments. I’ve been…
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A Cheap Kitchen Remodel Anyone Can Do
I was looking for cheap kitchen remodel ideas to take my deep bottom cabinets from an abyss where small pans went to die to a…
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