gardening
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Welcome to Forest Girl Farm 2025: A Season of Growth and Purpose
Hello, friends! It’s a brand-new year at Forest Girl Farm, and I’m thrilled to kick off our 2025 season with you. There’s something magical about the start of a new growing season…the smell of fresh soil, the excitement of seeds sprouting, and the promise of a bountiful year ahead. Here on the farm, we’re diving…
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The Power of Three Sisters Gardening: A Successful and Sustainable Approach to Growing
In the world of gardening, there are countless methods and techniques that promise bountiful harvests and thriving plants. However, one approach stands out for its simplicity, efficiency, and sustainability – Three Sisters Gardening. This ancient agricultural practice involves the harmonious combination of three key crops – corn, beans, and squash – in a single garden…
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Roses Through Time
Roses are one of the most popular and beloved flowers in the world. Known for their beauty, fragrance, and symbolism, roses have been cultivated and passed down through generations for centuries. But how exactly are these beautiful flowers propagated to be passed on over and over again? Propagation is the process of creating new plants…
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Maintaining the Redwood Mountain of Forest Girl Farm
Here are some reasons why cleaning and maintaining the redwood forest is essential: 1. Preserves biodiversity: The redwood forest is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, some of which are found nowhere else on Earth. By keeping the forest clean and well-maintained, we are preserving the habitat of these species and…
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Forest Girl Farm Family Beautification Day
On a beautiful Saturday morning, the Pierce family gathers at their family farm for a day of beautification. Mom, Dad, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, and kids are all excited to spend the day working together to improve the farm. The first task on the agenda is pulling weeds. With everyone working together, the task becomes…
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Colorful Cosmos
Cosmos flowers are one of the most beautiful and popular annual flowers found in gardens all around the world. These vibrant and cheerful flowers are native to Mexico and some parts of Central and South America, but they are now widely cultivated in many other regions as well. The scientific name for cosmos flowers is…
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“Stock”ing Up
Stock flowers, also known as Matthiola incana, are a popular choice among gardeners and flower enthusiasts for their delicate beauty and sweet fragrance. These charming plants have been cultivated for centuries and are loved for their versatility, making them a staple in gardens, bouquets, and floral arrangements. Native to the Mediterranean region, stock flowers are…
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Seed Starting
Starting seeds is a great way to kickstart your gardening journey and grow your own plants from scratch. It can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it does require some knowledge and preparation. In this blog post, we will discuss the basics of starting seeds and provide some tips to help you successfully grow…
