Karla's Garden - Growing a sustainable life

October’s To-Do List

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I find creating a monthly list of projects keeps me more organized. My budget, the animals, and the over-all day-to-day […]

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Living in zone 9, our hot summers make growing some crops very difficult. So, I look forward to the cooling […]

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While the cooler temperatures are less stressful on plants, the sun is still giving off enough heat to make October […]

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When is the best time for planting? Spring would seem to be the best time for planting. The cold winter […]

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A study in Australia found that because gardening is both physically and mentally challenging, it can cut the risk of […]

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Cape Jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides) will make a great addition to any garden given its fragrant, showy flowers, and its dark […]

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The heat, warm rain, and the bright sun are coming to an end as summer is winding down. Now’s the […]

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As a new gardener, it can be difficult to know which insects are good and which are bad for your […]

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The great thing about living in Southeast Texas (zone 9) is that most crops can be sown twice a year […]

Animals

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Over the past few months, I’ve learned a happy hen is a laying hen. I have 9 New Hampshires and […]