Blog Category: Garden Resources

Farming After 50

Join Lane and Jules Morris of Sweet BombDiggity Farms on this exciting #FarmingAfter50 journey, where innovation meets the green pastures, and creativity grows alongside the crops. We’re eager to learn, share our experiences and your stories, and collaborate with all of you, as we sow the seeds of success together.

Stay tuned for inspiring agriCULTURE stories, resources and tools, insights, updates, and no shortage of adorable farm animals.

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Preserve Your Basil Bounty in Ice Cubes!

If you’re like me and love growing basil, you know how quickly it can go from a lush, fragrant plant to a harvest that’s almost too big to use up.

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Christmas, Thanksgiving (even accidental Halloween) Cactuses – Tips for Care & Blooming

My Christmas and Thanksgiving cactuses have always added an extra touch of joy to the holiday season with their festive blooms, but this year, I got a delightful and unexpected

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The Ultimate Guide to Sweet Potatoes — From Planting to My Favorite Recipes

Hey there, sweet potato lovers! Jules here from Sweet Bombdiggity Farms, and I’m so excited to share everything sweet potatoes! Let’s dive into all things growing, harvesting, and cooking these

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Garlic Goals: Plant Now, Harvest Later

If you’re planting California Early Softneck Garlic like I am, here’s what you need to know: 🧄 Softneck Garlic: Milder, perfect for everyday cooking, stores longer, and is ideal for braiding thanks

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Create a Beautiful, Natural Flower Arrangement for Fall – For FREE!

Sometimes, the most beautiful things don’t come from a store—they’re right outside your door. A couple of days ago, I stumbled upon a perfectly good willow basket by a trash

Farming After 50

Cool Weather Gardening Prep and Tip Guide

Introduction: As the temperatures drop and the leaves begin to change, many people assume it’s time to pack up the garden tools and say goodbye to the growing season. But

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Fall Garden Prep: 5 Tips to Get Your Garden Ready for Cold-Loving Plants!

Your summer crops are likely tired. The tomatoes have slowed, the squash is exhausted—yep, it’s time. Yank, pull, dig… make it happen because fall planting is calling! Today’s beautiful weather

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From Dead to Divine: Transforming a $1 Crepe Myrtle Bargain Plant

Sometimes, the best finds are the ones everyone else passes by. I recently scored a crepe myrtle bush for just $1 on clearance. It looked dead—brown, brittle, and lifeless. But

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PSA to All Fall Enthusiasts: Beware of Mums

I know, I know—your heart is longing for pumpkin spice, earth tones, and that first glimpse of turning leaves. But before you dive into full autumn mode, remember: buying mums

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The Secret Ritual of Butterflies: Unveiling the Purpose of Puddling

If you’ve ever noticed a cluster of butterflies gathered at the water’s edge, they’re engaging in a behavior called “puddling.” This isn’t just about hydration—male butterflies are absorbing essential minerals