Tag Archives: Gardening

Garlic

Posted on July 17, 2025 by msw blog

I’ve seen recipes calling for chopped, sliced, minced and smashed garlic. In the meantime, my garlic press pines away in a kitchen drawer. Can pressed garlic be substituted for any of these? A: Keep in mind that the more you break … Continue reading →

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Be fearless with Failure

Posted on July 1, 2025 by msw blog

Be fearless with failure I always tell people not to be intimidated; just plant something. If you never plant anything nothing’s going to grow. You can start with a $3 packet of seeds When stakes are low it’s easier to … Continue reading →

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Herb Companion Chart

Posted on May 11, 2025 by msw blog

You can use the chart below as an easy reference to determine what herbs and plants work best together and those that are better to avoid. Herb Companion Plants Plants to Avoid Basil Tomatoes, chives, onion family plants, cilantro, oregano … Continue reading →

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Wildflowers

Posted on April 19, 2025 by msw blog

Plant wildflowers. You can never have enough flowers, especially during spring. To keep my vases and jars full this season, I’m going to scatter wildflower seeds in some of the planters we have in our backyard and watch what grows. … Continue reading →

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Blooms

Posted on March 19, 2025 by msw blog

Spring is coming, and it will be full of flowers! Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, … Continue reading →

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