2017 Gardening Summary

Hello Friends,

Today while ogling  my garden filled with colors and healthy foliage I was captivated by the passing emotion of thankfulness to mother nature. Nature’s ability to reward abundantly is fascinating to me. It has been a fantastic year loaded with lots of learning while also having some fun experiments.

I am sharing my key notes of 2017, with the hope that these learning will carry forward and help others as well.

• Pest free garden, naturally !
  • Invite some birds  in the garden by adding bird feeders
  • Every season nourish garden soil. I am a regular user of wood chip mulch.  I conditioned the soil with compost in all containers and in my outside plants.
  • If pest infestation is a problem, read this article >  Three pest controlling solution every home gardener must know
• Plan your garden – As a beginner, I didn’t take this seriously, I was more keen on seeing results so I always picked the plants from nursery and enjoyed the fruits. But as I grow,  I am more interested in the process of growing my plants from seeds. This year, I planned the planting of Zania , marigold, herb seeds on time and  I was rewarded like crazy in the garden. There are many gardening apps which can help you to plan your garden, if you are not very calendar savvy from a season’s perspective.
• Interact with your gardening buddies. Interact with other gardening folks. I have collected and sharing my  collection with you.
  • Gardening Wisdom To Control Nematodes
  • Gardening Tip – Leftover Brewed Coffee
  • Five reason to use Epsom salt in gardening
  • Five reasons to grow mexican sunflower
• Explore Flower shows , visit gardens and farms. Gardens and Farms are amazing source of local knowledge. Visit them often as you will understand more about the  soil , weather and native plants. Visiting gardening show is fun as It features trending topics. I found some of the gardening trends like succulents usage for borders and glass capes for the garden were mind-boggling.
  • Sherman Library and Garden – CA
  • Butterfly Farms San Diego
  • Julian Daffodil Show – CA
  • Sherman Library and Garden – Glasscapes 

Collected some heart wining succulent arrangements from Coronado flower show 2017

• Succulent Garden Craft
• Miniature Flowering Pot Decoration
• Miniature Succulent Decoration

These were some highlights of 2017, writing this article just filled me with so much of joy and peace and I realize It’s Holiday time , time to reflect ,feel joy in our heart and share happiness. I would love to read your 2017 gardening experience too, share me your link in comment section and let’s learn from each other.

Wishing all wonderful gardeners a very Happy new year!

Keep Gardening !!