Gardening With Mel

Morning glories are sunrise performers, by noon, the blooms close and most people only see vines. But even in the afternoon, they’re still serving, offering food to pollinators.“His mercies are new every morning.” And sometimes, they linger longer than we realize. 🌿What hidden mercies carried you through today? Share your Bloomful Sunday with me. 💜

This little Hoya carnosa cutting bloomed before the mother plant on Grow Light Lane. 🌿No signs, no warning, just a gentle reminder that blessings don’t always come from where you expect.Sometimes the bloom comes from the branch you weren’t watching. Drop a 🌸 if you’ve had an unexpected blessing bloom in your life lately.”

From Green House Lane to the table! Fresh greens and colorful peppers were harvested and brought indoors to share, while showcasing the Ultimate Grow Light Series.
Growing fresh food can happen in more places than we think, sometimes, it starts with the right light and a little creativity.

Texas gardeners: don’t wait for the first freeze. Get your plant protection ready before you need it.
I’m checking out Vego Garden Cloches as a reusable option for protecting leafy plants, shielding young seedlings from changing weather, and getting an early start on the next growing season. They’re made from thick polycarbonate with smooth edges and BASF UV protection, and they’re designed to be reused season after season.
They’re currently available for pre-order, so reserve yours now and be ready before the temperatures drop.
Would you use a cloche to protect your fall garden or start seedlings early?

Jalapeños Recalled! Salmonella outbreak hits 27 states, check your fridge! 🚫

A whole ladybug colony chose my dill as home… protection grows wherever we nurture 🌿🐞 Share if you’ve ever found ladybugs making a home in your garden!

From a tiny seed to a 6-foot bloom... we are SO close to the best part!
The back of the sunflower head is just starting to turn yellow-brown, meaning harvest day is right around the corner. I’ll be sharing the whole seed-harvesting process soon, so make sure to follow along for the updates!
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