https://michellesgardengrows.com/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:27:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://michellesgardengrows.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cropped-ChatGPT-Image-Jan-8-2026-at-11_53_58-AM-1-32x32.png https://michellesgardengrows.com/ 32 32 17 Top Gifts for Gardeners https://michellesgardengrows.com/17-top-gifts-for-gardeners/ https://michellesgardengrows.com/17-top-gifts-for-gardeners/#respond Mon, 01 Dec 2025 02:23:54 +0000 https://michellesgardengrows.com/?p=5202 Looking for the best gifts for gardeners? Whether shopping for a friend, family member, or yourself, these 17 garden-inspired gifts combine style, functionality, and joy. From eco-friendly apparel to practical gardening tools and inspiring books, these gifts are perfect for anyone who loves plants and outdoor life. 1. Because Tees-Soft, Stylish, and Eco-Friendly Shirts for Garden...

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]]> https://michellesgardengrows.com/17-top-gifts-for-gardeners/feed/ 0 How We Upgraded Our Wooden Raised Beds to Durable Birdies Raised Beds https://michellesgardengrows.com/how-we-upgraded-our-wooden-raised-beds-to-durable-birdies-raised-beds/ https://michellesgardengrows.com/how-we-upgraded-our-wooden-raised-beds-to-durable-birdies-raised-beds/#respond Tue, 25 Nov 2025 02:56:31 +0000 https://michellesgardengrows.com/?p=5183 Switching to Birdies Raised Metal Garden Beds Our untreated pine garden beds lasted about three and a half years before they started rotting. We didn’t want chemicals in the garden, so untreated wood seemed like the best choice—but over time, it just couldn’t hold up. When a sale came up on Epic Gardening Birdies beds, we...

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]]> https://michellesgardengrows.com/how-we-upgraded-our-wooden-raised-beds-to-durable-birdies-raised-beds/feed/ 0 October Garden Book Club: Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life by Marta McDowell https://michellesgardengrows.com/october-garden-book-club-beatrix-potters-gardening-life-by-marta-mcdowell/ https://michellesgardengrows.com/october-garden-book-club-beatrix-potters-gardening-life-by-marta-mcdowell/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:27:01 +0000 https://michellesgardengrows.com/?p=5135 If you’ve ever been charmed by Beatrix Potter’s stories, from Peter Rabbit to Jemima Puddle-Duck, this book offers a beautiful peek into the real gardens and landscapes that inspired her writing and art. Book Overview of Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life This October, our Garden Book Club explores Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life: The Plants and Places...

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]]> https://michellesgardengrows.com/october-garden-book-club-beatrix-potters-gardening-life-by-marta-mcdowell/feed/ 0 September Garden Book Club: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver https://michellesgardengrows.com/september-garden-book-club-animal-vegetable-miracle-by-barbara-kingsolver/ https://michellesgardengrows.com/september-garden-book-club-animal-vegetable-miracle-by-barbara-kingsolver/#respond Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:46:03 +0000 https://michellesgardengrows.com/?p=5102 Book Overview This September, our Garden Book Club explores Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. I’m thrilled to read this book with The Garden Book Club! Many of my garden friends and mentors have praised it highly, saying it was life-changing. It opened their eyes to where their food comes from and inspired them to...

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]]> https://michellesgardengrows.com/september-garden-book-club-animal-vegetable-miracle-by-barbara-kingsolver/feed/ 0 August Garden Book Club Pick: Night Magic by Leigh Ann Henion. https://michellesgardengrows.com/garden-book-club-night-magic/ https://michellesgardengrows.com/garden-book-club-night-magic/#respond Sun, 17 Aug 2025 11:53:00 +0000 https://michellesgardengrows.com/?p=5054 Book Overview The book for August is Night Magic: Adventures among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark by Leigh Ann Henion. I’m really excited about reading Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark because to be honest I am not a fan of the dark or...

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]]> https://michellesgardengrows.com/garden-book-club-night-magic/feed/ 0 July Garden Book Pick: Down to Earth by Monty Don https://michellesgardengrows.com/july-garden-book-pickdown-to-earth-by-monty-don/ https://michellesgardengrows.com/july-garden-book-pickdown-to-earth-by-monty-don/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:02:30 +0000 https://michellesgardengrows.com/?p=5023 Welcome to the July Garden Book Club! This month, we’re gaining some valuable gardening wisdom from Monty Don: Down to Earth. If you’re ready to learn from a beloved garden expert such as Monty Don, then this is the perfect book! Dreaming of a Beautiful Garden? Dive into Monty Don’s Down to Earth If you’ve ever...

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]]> https://michellesgardengrows.com/july-garden-book-pickdown-to-earth-by-monty-don/feed/ 0 June Garden Book Club Pick: Grow Your Soil by Diane Miessler https://michellesgardengrows.com/june-garden-book-club-pick-grow-your-soil-by-diane-miessler/ https://michellesgardengrows.com/june-garden-book-club-pick-grow-your-soil-by-diane-miessler/#respond Mon, 02 Jun 2025 01:13:37 +0000 https://michellesgardengrows.com/?p=4985 Welcome to our June Garden Book Club! This month, we’re exploring the secrets of soil health with Grow Your Soil: Harness the Power of the Soil Food Web to Create Your Best Garden Ever by Diane Miessler. If you’re ready to improve your garden’s soil this is the perfect book to guide you! In Grow Your Soil, Miessler...

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]]> https://michellesgardengrows.com/june-garden-book-club-pick-grow-your-soil-by-diane-miessler/feed/ 0 Zone 7b Gardening Guide: Year-Round Plan is Coming Soon https://michellesgardengrows.com/zone-7b-gardening-guide-year-round-plan-is-coming-soon/ https://michellesgardengrows.com/zone-7b-gardening-guide-year-round-plan-is-coming-soon/#respond Thu, 22 May 2025 22:30:40 +0000 https://michellesgardengrows.com/?p=4779 Gardening is a journey that flows with the seasons. Knowing what to plant, prune, harvest, and prepare each month brings clarity and purpose to your time in the garden. Whether you’re gardening in USDA Zone 7b like me or a similar climate, this upcoming month-by-month gardening guide will help you for cultivate your garden and...

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]]> https://michellesgardengrows.com/zone-7b-gardening-guide-year-round-plan-is-coming-soon/feed/ 0 Organic Garden Pest Guide https://michellesgardengrows.com/organic-garden-pest-guide/ https://michellesgardengrows.com/organic-garden-pest-guide/#respond Thu, 22 May 2025 20:57:30 +0000 https://michellesgardengrows.com/?p=4763 Dealing with garden pests can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve put so much time and love into growing your plants. But here’s the good news: with a little preparation and observation, you can protect your garden using natural and organic methods that work with nature, not against it. How to Identify and Control Common Garden...

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]]> https://michellesgardengrows.com/organic-garden-pest-guide/feed/ 0 May Garden Book Club Pick: The Well Gardened Mind https://michellesgardengrows.com/may-garden-book-club-pick-the-well-gardened-mind/ https://michellesgardengrows.com/may-garden-book-club-pick-the-well-gardened-mind/#respond Sun, 27 Apr 2025 18:05:26 +0000 https://michellesgardengrows.com/?p=4618 The Healing Power of Gardening May is Mental Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to explore how gardening supports emotional well-being. This month, we’re reading The Well-Gardened Mind by Sue Stuart-Smith — a beautiful blend of science, storytelling, and insight into the healing power of nature. If you’ve ever felt a sense of...

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