My Personal Potting Soil Recipe (5 min read) March 18, 2023Robin BloodMaking a nutrient rich potting soil mix at home As a flower farmer and overall avid home-gardener, I get asked often by my customers about soil! Everyone, including myself when...
6 tips for protecting your garden from a freeze (3 min read) March 8, 2023Robin Blood No matter how well prepared you are as a gardener, nature will always serve up unpleasant and unforeseen surprises at the worst times. Since I began my journey as...
Growing Dahlias in North Texas (5 min read) February 22, 2023Robin BloodThe Dahlia is a flower that just exudes romance with every petal. Their intricate designs and vivid colors have been enchanting gardeners and flower enthusiasts for centuries, and they continue...
The Dirt on Soil Blocking (3 min read) January 30, 2023Robin BloodWe made a big change in our growing methods this year by starting all of our seedlings in soil blocks rather than seed trays (shown below). There were multiple factors...
What's the hype about Rainwater? (1 min read) January 21, 2023Robin BloodTwo parts Hydrogen, one part oxygen; H20; water. Humans and plants alike survive and thrive off of this critical element of life. But is all water created equally? ...
4 Tips on Growing Peonies in North Texas January 10, 2023Robin BloodQuick Tip : While there are many different varieties of peony's to choose from, here in North Texas it's recommended to go with an early blooming variety so as to...
