Joy, Struggles, and Surprises: A Look Inside My July Garden at Gingerfoot Garden
July brought both heat and harvest to Gingerfoot Garden. From sweet raspberries to the surprising success of my bittermelons, this month was filled with tiny victories and a few humbling lessons. Whether you’re a beginner gardener or a seasoned grower, I hope you find encouragement in my July reflections—and a reminder that gardening is more…
Can You Grow Elephant Garlic from Grocery Store Bulbs? Here’s What I Learned This Year
If there’s one thing gardening has taught me, it’s that you learn just as much from the experiments as you do from the planned successes. This year, one of those experiments was elephant garlic. Elephant garlic has a much milder, sweeter flavor than regular garlic—often described as a cross between garlic and shallots—making it a…
Carrot Comeback: How I Grew a Surprise Harvest After Fall Garden Failures
After battling cutworms, bolting plants, and seasonal chaos, I almost gave up on growing carrots—until one determined seed surprised me with a beautiful spring harvest. Here’s how one resilient carrot reminded me that even in failure, there’s always something worth celebrating in the garden. Read the full story at gingerfootgarden.com.
How to Protect Your Garden from Deer, Birds, and Wildlife—Even Without a Fence
Waking up to find your garden ravaged by deer, birds, or other wildlife is frustrating—but you’re not powerless. In this post, I’m sharing the simple, budget-friendly strategies that helped me protect my small backyard garden—without installing a tall fence. Learn how deer netting, bird enclosures, organza bags, and even feeding wildlife (yes, really!) helped me…
How I Grew Sweet Watermelons in a Tiny Garden—And How You Can Too!
Think you need a big backyard to grow watermelon? Not at all! In this post, I’m sharing my favorite tips that helped me grow juicy, sweet watermelons in a small raised bed. I’ve included practical advice, lessons learned from last year’s harvest, and how you can do it—even in containers. Let’s make your garden fruitful,…
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