PSA to All Fall Enthusiasts: Beware of Mums
August 29, 2024
I know, I know—your heart is longing for pumpkin spice, earth tones, and that first glimpse of turning leaves. But before you
The Secret Ritual of Butterflies: Unveiling the Purpose of Puddling
August 24, 2024
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
Hidden Gem Alert: The Nursery Sale Rack!
August 22, 2024
One of my favorite gardening secrets? Heading straight to the sale rack at the back of the nursery this time of year.
The Hardy Begonia: You Need This Effortless Plant in your Garden
August 5, 2024
I absolutely adore hardy begonias, specifically Begonia grandis subsp. evansiana. They line the front of our cabin, bursting with dainty pink blooms
Autumn Olive Tree: How to harvest and use their berries
August 2, 2024
Guess what we stumbled upon while wandering around Sweet Bombdiggity Farms? Autumn olive trees! These resilient beauties are packed with bright red
Mimosa Tree: The Happy Pink Fluffy Healer!
August 1, 2024
At Sweet Bombdiggity Farms, we adore our Mimosa trees, not just for their stunning, fluffy pink blossoms, but also for their remarkable
10 Tips for BombDiggity Zinnias
July 31, 2024
Zinnias are one of the most perfect summer flowers. They come is a variety of colors, are so easy to grow, and
10 Easy and Fun Uses for Your Basil
July 27, 2024
Basil grows like crazy, and there’s so much you can do with it beyond cooking. Here are 10 simple and creative ideas
Easy Fermenting for a Healthy Gut: Squash and Zucchini How To
July 22, 2024
Today, I’m fermenting a mixture of squash and zucchini. Fermenting is not only a fantastic way to preserve your veggies, but it’s
Cucumber Harvesting Tips
July 19, 2024
Wondering when to pick your cucumbers and how to tell if they’re good to eat? Here’s what you need to know:
Why I am Obsessed with Zinnias
July 8, 2024
This year, our test gardens are bursting with the most stunning zinnias, and I am absolutely wowed! Thanks to Floret Flower Farm, our gardens are a riot of color and beauty. I can’t help but want to spend hours just standing amidst these stunning blooms.
Pickle Those Radishes: A Simple and Delicious Recipe
July 6, 2024
I’m excited to share a super easy and tasty way to enjoy your radishes—by pickling them! Pickled radishes are crunchy, tangy, and perfect for adding a zesty kick to your salads, sandwiches, and more. Here’s how to do it:
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