Tag Archives: Marigolds

2023: Fall Clean-out

Posted on October 22, 2023 by peggylchambers

Last week we were fighting Covid at my house, this week it is an overgrown flowerbed. Have you ever noticed how something catches your attention when you least expect it? Like red spiders. My marigolds had become infested with them. … Continue reading →

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2017 Something New: Gardens That Repel Mosquitos

Posted on July 30, 2017 by peggylchambers

    Herbal insect repellant is all over the internet this time of year.  I’ve downloaded a few recipes myself.  And when the reports hit the news that it would be one of the worst years for mosquitos in a long … Continue reading →

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2016 Cultivating Gratitude: And Marigolds!

Posted on October 23, 2016 by peggylchambers

    This year I had a ton of homely little plants come up in the garden – left over seeds from last year. And I encouraged them.  I fertilized and hand pulled weeds instead of using weed preventers that stop … Continue reading →

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2016 Cultivating Gratitude: Free Plants

Posted on May 22, 2016 by peggylchambers

    I’ve been gardening for a lot of years and if you counted up what I’ve spent at nurseries, it is a wonder I ever got to retire.  I know that a perennial plant comes back year after year from … Continue reading →

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