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April Gardening in Zone 9: Growth, Beauty & Preparing for the Heat!
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April Gardening in Zone 9: Growth, Beauty & Preparing for the Heat!

April is the month when my garden starts showing off—the tomato plants are stretching taller each day, the squash vines are running wild, and the first marigolds are popping open like little bursts of sunshine. But with all this growth comes the real work of maintaining it. If you’re following the 15-Minutes-a-Day Gardening Calendar, you…

A vibrant and inviting photo collage that visually captures the essence of garden journaling. There is a blooming flower with sunny yellow petals and deep green leaves. There is a garden layout with pathways, raised beds, and plants. There are handwritten notes on a piece of paper. The background is a serene landscape with a sky, trees, and a building. The text "Transform Your Garden with Journaling!" is overlaid in a fun, Pinterest-style font. The design is clean and uncluttered, allowing the vibrant imagery to shine through while inspiring viewers to embrace this essential gardening practice.

The Importance of Garden Journaling & How to Start Your Own

I didn’t always keep a garden journal—I thought I could just remember when I planted my tomatoes or when my peppers first sprouted. 🌱 But after a few seasons of forgetting frost dates, losing track of what worked, and re-buying the same seeds, I realized something: garden journaling is a game-changer! Now, I jot down…

A vibrant photo collage showcasing a garden in full bloom, filled with rich natural colors of various flowers and lush greenery. The collage includes a variety of flowers, such as roses, daisies, lilies, and tulips, in shades of red, yellow, pink, and white. There are also plants with green leaves. The collage is overlaid with bold, whimsical text that reads "Pruning Flowers for Continuous Growth" in a playful font. The design is eye-catching yet clean without excessive text. The collage evokes a sense of joy and encourages viewers to explore the art of pruning for maintaining vibrant, long-lasting blooms in their gardens.

🌿 Pruning Flowers for Continuous Growth: A Guide to Vibrant, Long-Lasting Blooms 🌸✂️

A garden in full bloom is one of the most delightful sights to behold, and I for one, can’t get enough of it! However, keeping flowers vibrant and flourishing throughout the season requires a little, but well worth it, effort—especially when it comes to pruning. 🌱✂️ Regular and strategic pruning not only helps maintain the…

A photo collage of 19 creative DIY projects for an enjoyable spring break on a homestead. There are images of a wooden planter box, a DIY greenery wall, a pallet coffee table, a wooden pallet vertical garden, a wooden sign with the text "Welcome", a DIY floating shelf, a wooden crate side table, a DIY terrarium, a rustic wooden tray, a DIY plant hanger, a wooden ladder shelf, a DIY cedar planter box, a wooden pallet vertical garden, a DIY wooden sign with the text "Home Sweet Home", a wooden ladder shelf with plants, a DIY wooden tray with a handle, a wooden pallet coffee table, a DIY greenery wall, and a wooden planter box with greenery. The background is a lush green field with blooming flowers. The text "19 Creative DIY Projects for an Enjoyable Spring Break on Your Homestead" is overlaid in bold, whimsical font in the top left

19 DIY Projects for Spring Break on Your Homestead

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to add a little flair to your suburban homestead with some DIY projects! From vibrant outdoor decor to clever gardening hacks, I’ve rounded up 19 fun and practical ideas that will have you roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty (in the best way possible)….