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Elyssa at WhirLocalReady, Set, Grow: End-of-Winter Tasks for a More Productive GardenMar. 5th, 2024

Ready, Set, Grow: End-of-Winter Tasks for a More Productive Garden

As winter wanes and the first signs of spring begin to peek through, it's time to get your garden ready for a season of growth and beauty. Before you dive into planting, you likely have a checklist of organizational chores to tackle. These end-of-winter or early spring tasks will help you and your garden have strong f…
Elyssa at WhirLocalAugust Gardening Tasks to Keep Your Garden FlourishingAug. 19th, 2023

August Gardening Tasks to Keep Your Garden Flourishing

As the summer sun shines bright, your flower or vegetable garden is likely in full swing. August is a crucial month for tending to your plants. Here are some simple tasks to ensure your garden stays vibrant and productive. 1. Water Wisely With the heat in full force, your garden needs proper hydration. To preven…
Elyssa at WhirLocalCompost 101: How and Why to Start CompostingAug. 8th, 2023

Compost 101: How and Why to Start Composting

Are you looking for a sustainable way to dispose of your food scraps while also enriching your garden? Composting might just be the answer you've been seeking. It's a natural process that transforms kitchen and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost, which can be used to nourish plants, improve soil health, and reduc…
Elyssa at WhirLocalTips for Making Your Yard More Bird-FriendlyJun. 17th, 2023

Tips for Making Your Yard More Bird-Friendly

Do you love watching birds flutter around your yard? Transforming your yard into a bird-friendly haven not only invites the songs of our feathered friends but also contributes to the overall biodiversity and ecological balance of your surroundings. By incorporating a few simple changes and providing essential resource…
Elyssa at WhirLocalBeginner Veggies to Grow in Your Raised Garden BedMay. 11th, 2023

Beginner Veggies to Grow in Your Raised Garden Bed

There are many benefits that come from using raised beds in your gardening. If you’re just starting out with raised garden beds, here are four easy-to-grow vegetables (and one fruit!) that will flourish. 1. Root Vegetables Because you can control the soil and depth in a raised garden, carrots, radishes, b…
Elyssa at WhirLocalBenefits of Raised Garden BedsFeb. 2nd, 2023

Benefits of Raised Garden Beds

Are you looking for a way to improve your gardening experience this year? If so, you might want to put raised garden beds at the top of your gardening essentials list. There are many benefits to using raised beds over in-ground gardens, so let’s go through a few of them. 1. More Control Over Soil Type and Qua…
Elyssa at WhirLocal5 Great Plants for a Raised Garden BedMay. 14th, 2022

5 Great Plants for a Raised Garden Bed

There are many benefits that come from using raised beds in your gardening. If you're just starting out with raised garden beds, here are five easy-to-grow vegetables (and a fruit!) that will flourish. 1. Root Vegetables Because you can control the soil and depth in a raised garden, carrots, radishes, beets,…
Elyssa at WhirLocal3 Hard-to-Kill Houseplants for the Not-So Green ThumbsMar. 5th, 2022

3 Hard-to-Kill Houseplants for the Not-So Green Thumbs

Having plants in your home brings life and color to the space. But for those of us who seem to kill every plant that comes into the house, it can be a challenge. Here are three hard-to-kill house plants for the not-so green thumbs. 1. Jade Plant Jade plants are superstars at storing water in their leaves, me…
Elyssa at WhirLocal7 Reasons to Use Raised Garden BedsFeb. 12th, 2022

7 Reasons to Use Raised Garden Beds

Are you looking for a way to improve your gardening experience this year? If so, you might want to put raised garden beds at the top of your gardening essentials list. There are many benefits to using raised beds over in-ground gardens, so let's go through a few of them. 1. More Control Over Soil Type and Quali…
Elyssa at WhirLocal5 Vegetables You Can Grow in Small GardensJul. 15th, 2021

5 Vegetables You Can Grow in Small Gardens

Growing your own vegetables is not only a great way to save money, but gardening can also be very therapeutic and rewarding. However, if you live in an apartment or have a small yard, gardening might seem impossible. With some creativity and clever gardening techniques, it's possible to grow some of your favorite vegg…

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