Discover the joys of January gardening with tips for growing vegetables, flowers, and stunning camellias. Learn how to prepare your garden for pollinators, care for cold-sensitive plants, and make the most of Florida’s cool season.
Gardening is as much about the journey as it is about the harvest. As you set goals for your 2025 garden, keep them flexible to adapt to challenges and surprises. Celebrate small successes, like the joy of a thriving herb pot or the first blooms in your pollinator garden, and view each setback as a learning opportunity. Share your gardening stories and achievements—I’d love to hear how your garden grows and what inspires you! Together, we can learn and grow as a gardening community.
Restorative gardening offers a chance to step away from the chaos and find peace in simple, intentional tasks. Whether you’re tending to your houseplants, reflecting on your gardening year, or preparing for the next growing season, these activities can soothe your mind and spirit while keeping your green thumb active.
Discover what vegetables, herbs, and flowers thrive in Florida gardens this December. From vibrant winter blooms to cool-season crops, find everything you need to make your garden flourish this month!
It’s been a while since my last update, and I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting. Back in September, I decided to combine my passions for prepping and gardening into one blog, Sunshine Preppers, thinking it would streamline my focus. But after giving it a shot, I realized something important—I miss having both spaces. Gardening … Read more
Dear readers, It’s been a while since my last post on September 4th, and I wanted to take a moment to touch base with you all. Life has a way of throwing unexpected curveballs, and I’ve been dealing with some medical issues that have left me with low energy and not quite feeling my best. … Read more
In Florida, where I live, it’s the perfect time to kick off our fall gardens. It is still very hot and very humid, with torrential rains, not at all conducive for young “cold climate” plants. We’re excited to begin in a couple of weeks. When I lived in Indiana and Kentucky, Labor Day weekend … Read more
Gardening is more than just a pastime; it’s a way of life that invites us to slow down, connect with nature, and take care of both the earth and ourselves. When you cultivate the right mindset, it can truly transform your gardening experience. Whether you’re nurturing a small balcony garden or managing a sprawling vegetable patch, a positive and patient … Read more
Growing up in northern Kentucky, we had plenty of urban legends that kept us up at night, but none were scarier than the story of Hog Woman. As teenagers, we’d dare each other to drive down a pitch-black country road, deep in the woods, where she was said to roam. The Hog Woman wasn’t just … Read more
Disclaimer: All characters in this story are considered innocent until proven guilty. Any resemblance to real-life characters or events is purely coincidental and should be taken with a pinch of garden salt. Gardeners, gather ’round! Today, I’m sharing a tale from my backyard that could rival the greatest heist stories of all time. It all … Read more