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Our spring has had a lot of crazy temperature extremes which has slowed me down somewhat. But I finally felt safe planting up my two GreenStalk planters. This year marks my 5th year of using these well-designed vertical planters. My annual tradition is to shoot a video showing how the planters go together and share what I’ll be growing. For […]
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Vegetable plants need a lot of sunshine to grow well. But did you know there are shade tolerant vegetable crops? That’s the topic of my video this week. My husband Bill and I are really lucky. We chose a bright, sunny location for our vegetable garden way back in 1991. Most crops need at least 6 hours of direct sun […]
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My husband Bill and I have engaged in raised bed gardening since 1981. I know, that’s a long time ago, isn’t it? It all started with a wonderful “Better Homes & Gardens” magazine article on that very topic. Over the years, we’ve gone through a few iterations of the bed design. First, we used a rototiller and a lot of […]
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I receive a lot of questions about the drip irrigation system in our garden. That seemed like a perfect topic for this week’s video. If you need a basic overview of how we set it up, this is for you! I should clarify, however, that Bill is the brains behind this operation! Drip irrigation is a great way to conserve […]
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This year, I’m going to grow vegetables and flowers in two GreenStalk Vertical Planters. And I shot a video of the process just for you! Gardening in containers can be challenging at times. Fortunately, GreenStalks are well-designed and their automatic watering system is such a game-changer! The watering system came out last year and is very easy to put together. […]
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Who loves to plant containers? If you’re like me, you enjoy adding flowers to your outdoor spaces wherever possible! In this week’s video, I explain how to plant containers because they add so much to our landscapes. You can plant all sorts of pots with flowers, veggies, herbs, or perennials (if your weather permits). Since we have a large vegetable […]
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Are you ready to grow with Susan’s in the Garden? My name is Susan Mulvihill and I am absolutely crazy about gardening. Today is a very important day because my first video of the 2024 garden season is officially out. That’s a milestone, right? In it, I start by introducing myself to new viewers and sharing some important tips on […]
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When the weather gets colder in the fall, it’s easy to think the garden season is over and you can head indoors. Not so fast! In this week’s video, I take you along while I handle some important late season garden tasks. I’ll be bringing delicate garden art and glass rain gauges indoors so they won’t break from the freeze-thaw […]
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For the past 2 years, I have grown vegetables, flowers and strawberries in my GreenStalk vertical planter. It is so well-designed and all of the plants have thrived in it. Now I’m starting my third year of growing a small garden in it. The only downside to any type of container is that they dry out quickly. I was so […]
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If you’re not familiar with the term “adaptive gardening,” it refers to the use of specialized tools or methods so a person can garden more comfortably and safely. If you’re picturing elderly gardeners, be aware that this concept can help folks with injuries or other physical limitations at any stage of their life. Adaptive gardening is the topic of my […]
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