A small log of what's working in a small garden.
Some plants grow in the hardest soil and still flower. You are stronger than you know, and you are deeply loved.
Deep watering twice a week works better than a little every day. The roots go down looking for moisture, and the plant holds up better in the heat.
Pinch off the small shoots that grow between the main stem and the branches. It keeps the plant's energy going into the fruit.
A layer of straw around the base keeps the soil cool and stops water splashing onto the lower leaves.
Chrysanthemums (Mums): The ultimate autumn champions peaking in September and October with deep bronze, burgundy, and gold hues. Asters: Native varieties like the New England Aster and White Wood Aster produce vibrant purple or bright white star-shaped blooms through November. Goldenrod (Solidago): A native favorite lighting up fields and gardens with brilliant golden-yellow plumes that feed monarch butterflies ALL NEED TO BE WATERED OFTEN, PERHAPS EVERY 2-3 DAYS. I think about you about 30 times a day! Love you!