In the Garden

Tromboncino Squash

If you’re in Florida, you absolutely have to try growing this awesome tromboncino squash variety. I ordered my seeds from Baker Creek Seeds. I always have great results with their seeds and love their dedication to protecting heirloom varieties. You can find this variety here. These grow huge, and are decently pest resistant. I planted […]

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The greatest.

I love growing sunflowers. I’m sharing the greatest sunflowers I’ve grown. My absolute favorite was this Mongolia Giant. When it was blooming its petals weren’t overly impressive and it didn’t stand particularly straight. I wouldn’t have called it the fairest of them all. But afterwards, as the seeds formed, the center grew humongous and it

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Purslane.

It seems that recent generations are plagued with the belief that it’s not food if it doesn’t come from the grocery store. But with what we’re learning about the food industry, I would argue that it’s significantly less likely to be food if it does come from the store. I’ve made it a personal goal

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The Lord provides.

I started gardening, truly gardening, in 2020. After my oldest three boys were matured enough to play while I worked. And of those, my oldest two were matured enough to help….sometimes. It started with a lovely butterfly garden; I planted anything bright and beautiful that wouldn’t scorch in the Florida summer heat. Then it turned

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