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Save Your Money, Sow Seeds Instead!

January 8, 2021 By Heather Blackmore 4 Comments

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I'm Heather and I love to grow stuff. LOTS of stuff. Most importantly, a healthy family. I'm a stay-at-home mom with a passion for playing in the dirt. Read More…

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It’s that time of year when the spiders come out

It’s that time of year when the spiders come out and I have to survey my path before moving forward. I did a full-on freak out in front of a neighbor yesterday when a web plastered to my face and a spider like this one scrambled into my hair. Wish I caught it in video! #spidersofinstagram #gardenspider #ihatespiders #spiders #web #fallgarden #hereshegrows #chicagogarden

The junipers are out and my creative gardening gea

The junipers are out and my creative gardening gears are turning! This is gonna be fun! I’ll work out a plan this winter and am already looking forward to spring! #overgrowngarden #startingover #juniper #backyardgardening #chicagogarden #gardendesign #hereshegrows

The staining of my raised beds is finished and I’m thrilled with the result! Can’t wait to share with you my collaboration with @vermontnaturalcoatings and the beautiful, earth friendly transformation of my raised beds. Blog post and YouTube video to come. Stay tuned! #gardenglowup #raisedbedsgardening #raisedbeds #woodstaining #vegetablegardening #foodgarden #vermontnaturalcoatings #earthfriendlyproducts #makeitpretty #chicagogarden #chicagogardening #backyardgarden #zone5b #hereshegrows

Funny how such little creatures are the reason we

Funny how such little creatures are the reason we gardeners get our a$$@? kicked every summer. Chipmunks suck. #rodentissues #growingtomatoes #vegetablegardener #vegetablegarden #raisedbedgarden #backyardgarden #chicagogarden #hereshegrows

The asters opened today and the bumbles are thrill

The asters opened today and the bumbles are thrilled! I am too 💜 #asters #pollinatorplants #septembergarden #comingtoanend #inmygardennow #pollinatorgarden #bumblebees #pollinators #organicgarden #bees #chicagogarden #backyardgarden #suburbangardening #lateseasonperennials #hereshegrows

A beautiful entrance makes one wonder what lies be

A beautiful entrance makes one wonder what lies beyond the gate. Little do they know it’s a disaster at the moment!

It’s another small space that lives large because of its elements - ceiling, walls, floor.

An arbor provides the strong ceiling support for the massive thug aka Sweet Autumn clematis. You might try something less aggressive here.

The giant leaves of Queen of the Jungle colocasia are a nice juxtaposition to the delicate flowers and leaves of the clematis. I love big foliage in small spaces especially at eye level.

The lime green coleus began as just three little plants that exploded, forming a rounded plant, after pinching the ends.

The lungwort and New Guinea impatiens add interest to the walkway.

#gardengate #gardenentrance #arbor #gardendesignideas #gardenideas #mygardentoday #welcometomygarden #grandentrance #chicagogarden #backyardgarden #septembergarden #zone5b #hereshegrows

I know, I know. She’s a thug but you gotta admit

I know, I know. She’s a thug but you gotta admit she’s a bad mama jama in September. I can’t bring myself to dig her out and she makes the whole garden smell so darn good. Who has a soft spot for Sweet Autumn clematis? 🙋🏻‍♀️

#clematispaniculata #sweetautumn #clematis #septembergarden #pollinatorgarden #sideyard #easyplantstogrow #chicagogarden #zone5b #vinesofinstagram #latesummergarden #growup #vines #hereshegrows

Is this not one of the wildest flowers you’ve ev

Is this not one of the wildest flowers you’ve ever seen?! If you’re looking for a prolific self sower with a look all it’s own, Amaranth Dreadlocks is your girl! I sowed these indoors in Spring 2021 and planted them in different areas of the garden.

As you can see, they returned this year and I didn’t have to do a thing. Although I think they could have used some thinning.

This plant definitely fits my garden style. It thrives on neglect. The tallest plants are over 7’ and the stalks look like sturdy tree trunks. I’ll save seeds this year to give as gifts. Also, this is a great plant for all you flower arrangers.

#amaranth #dreadlockstyle #flowerarranging #grownfromseed #directsow #easyplants #weirdflowers #flowertassels #cutflowersfrommygarden #cutflower #backyardgardens #thrillers #chicagogarden #hereshegrows

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