Planting Perennials

I wanted to find a
visual tutorial for planting
perennial flowers.
I found this video.
The quality is a little low...but
it is pretty simple to follow.

I continue to remind folks that...
my favorite 'choice' for fertilizer is...
"Worm Poop"

Choosing Annual Flowers

If you are a seasoned gardener,
you probably know all about
choosing annual flowers.

But, for those relatively new to the
relaxing world of planting and gardening,
here is a quick little tutorial...with pictures of the flowers...
on
choosing annual flowers.
Enjoy!

Easy to Grow Flowers - Petunias

If you want to attract hummingbirds to your garden, I've always had good luck whenever I plant several containers of petunias.
Petunias have a wide 'trumpet' shaped flower and just a couple of plants will spread and bloom like crazy.
I do not start my petunias from seeds, preferring instead to plant young plants that have one or two unopened blossoms, in a variety of different colors.
Petunias do best in full sun, but can handle partial shade, which might be preferrable in hotter climates.
Make sure the soil is well drained as, petunia roots do not like too much water settling around them, this will cause the plants to produce more stem and fewer flowers.
To keep your petunias blooming all summer long, you will want to pinch off the dried blooms once or twice a week.
My favorite petunia varieties include;
The Grandifloras. This particular 'variety' of petunias have been around for some time. They grow eight to twelve inches high and have four to five inch wavy-edged blossoms.
The Multiflora petunia flowers are smaller, only about two inches, but they are more prolific and hold up better against rain.
I have planted petunias in a flower bed as well as in containers. I do prefer the containers as the petunias just seem to hold up better and longer, plus I can arrange the containers in various heights, with all kinds of color variations that look great on the patio. I like to keep my petunias in an area that I can look out and see the hummingbirds.
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Easy to Grow Flowers - Marigolds

One of the easiest flowers to grow, from seed or starter plants, is the Marigold.
I have planted marigolds for years...often, when I had limited room, I always managed to find enough room to grow a few marigolds.


Once all danger of frost has passed, you can find a sunny spot of rich, well drained soil and work a little worm compost into the tilled soil. When the area has been prepared, spread seeds and cover them with no more than 1/4 inch of soil. Carefully water the soil and seeds daily.
When the seedlings begin to spout, thin to about 8 inches apart.
After the plants have grown and sprouted several leaves, you can place a little mulch around each plant to keep the soil from getting too dried out.
I like to space out my marigold planting, so that I can have flowers blooming well into the fall.
As the blossoms begin to dry up, I pluck the dried blooms and place them into a paper bag (to finish drying). The dried blooms are filled with seeds that I then use for the next year's plantings. Roll the dried bloom between your thumb and fingers, to separate the seeds when planting.

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Container 'Bucket' Garden

Vegetable gardens have always been popular. Container vegetable gardens are fairly new though. A 'bucket' garden is one of many containers that can be used in growing a container vegetable garden.

If you are trying to decide whether or not you want to venture down the path of becoming a self made vegetable grower, you can start small with one or two 5-gallon buckets. Most begin with the basic vegetable plants; tomatoes, peppers, peas or even green beans. Or, you can start with herbs like basil or parsley.

To get started, you can go to any home improvement or hardware store to get:

1. five gallon buckets

2. Potting Soil

3. Starter Vegetable plants

4. Worm castings

Once you have your plants, soil and buckets:

1. Put several holes in the bottom of the 5 gallon bucket for drainage 2. Fill the bucket 2/3 of the way with the potting soil mixed with some of the worm castings 3. Scoop some small 'holes' in the soil about 3 to 4 inches apart 4. Place plants into the holes and cover with remaining potting soil and worm castings 5. Add Water and place in partial sunlight

Small Space Garden

If, like me, you live in the confines of a small space, or you are unable to dig up the yard to plant your favorite veggies in your very own garden, you don't have to give up on the idea. You can plant a 'small space garden'.

Small space gardens;

-are very easy to manage

-can be grown indoors or out

-can be grown year round, no matter where you live

-enable us to grow nutrious vegetables and herbs, as well as, beautiful flowers and plants

-are an easy solution for renters, urban dwellers, and those who habitate small spaces themselves.

They just require a little pre-planning, designing decisions and the proper resources.

You really can grow a surprising amount of food, in very small and limited confines, with a little knowledge of the right soil, adequate sunlight, a place to plant with proper drainage, along with some clever planning and design strategy.

Grow -

Radishes,

Onions,

Lettuce,

Cucumbers,

Tomatoes,

and More...

Is all this talk about growing your own, organic fresh vegetables making you hungry?

Now is a great time to get started on planting your own, small space garden, and you'll have fresh herbs and vegetables growing in no time!