From the Ground Up

11/06/2026

Don't let the bus stop you! Keep growing!!!

11/04/2026

Boo w**d fabric!

10/29/2026

Our plants can be used for so many different purposes! Check out my YouTube video on how my Okra is also a trellis!
https://youtu.be/a1t6uIBksg0

Take a walk with me through my plants growing in the fall. See how...

10/28/2026

🧄🌱 Garlic Planting Season Is Here!

Did you know that a little preparation BEFORE planting your garlic can help give it a healthy start? Before my garlic cloves go into the ground, I give them a little TLC with a two-step soaking process!

🧄 Step 1: Sanitize!
I use hydrogen peroxide to help reduce surface bacteria and fungal spores that may be hanging out on my garlic cloves. Some gardeners use alcohol instead. This step can help reduce the risk of introducing certain pathogens into the garden, although it won't eliminate diseases hiding inside the cloves.

🌱 Step 2: Fertilizer Soak!
Next, I soak my garlic in a diluted fertilizer solution to give those cloves a little nutritional boost as they prepare to establish roots. This step is optional, but it's part of my pre-planting routine!

💚 Step 3: Time to Plant!
Garlic is a lesson in patience! We plant in the fall, allow roots to establish over winter, and look forward to harvesting those beautiful bulbs next summer!

Remember, healthy garlic starts with healthy planting cloves, good soil, and proper growing conditions. These extra steps are just part of how I prepare mine!

🎥 Check out the video to see how I prepare my garlic BEFORE it goes into the ground!

Now tell me…are you planting garlic this fall? And will you be trying these extra steps?*🧄👇🏽



*****One important tip: Hydrogen peroxide and alcohol are alternatives, not ingredients to mix together. Use an appropriately diluted solution, and don't combine either sanitizer with fertilizer. Rinse or drain according to the treatment instructions before moving to the next step.

10/25/2026

🌱HELP ME GROW WHAT YOU WANT!🌱

Hey Garden Friends! 💚

As I continue growing From the Ground Up, I want to hear from YOU!

I've got plenty of ideas brewing, but I want to make sure I'm offering things that YOU actually want, need, and will enjoy!

So tell me… What would you like to see more of from From the Ground Up?

🌿 Gardening Classes & Workshops

🎥 Gardening Videos & Tips

🥕 Fresh, Locally Grown Produce

🪴 Plants & Seedlings

🏡 Garden Consultations & Planning

💚 Something Else? (Tell me in the comments!)

Vote for ALL that interest you! And don't be shy about sharing your ideas in the comments. Your feedback will help me decide what to grow, create, and offer next!

I look forward to hearing your ideas and bringing you more of what you want and need!

Feed your family. Feed yourself. 💚

10/03/2026

Let's go!

09/12/2026

What do your Friday nights look like? I mean, I love a good turn up but this....this is a win every time!

08/29/2026

Check the date!!!! No boltage (yes, it's a word...from the Websters.....Emmanuel Webster 🤣🤣🤣)