I’m definitely in a celebratory mood this week because I have shot 600 garden videos! I have to admit it seems crazy that I’ve created […]
A Note from Susan
Dec. 19, 2024 _ Hello, everybody! After some very stormy weather that included this beautiful snow, our weather has settled down a bit. It looks like we won’t have a White Christmas, which I’m bummed about but at least the roads are decent. (that’s a silver lining, right?)
I hit a major milestone with my garden videos this week! Would you believe I’ve produced 600 videos over the past 10 years? Yeah, I can’t either. But it’s very exciting and all of you have been so supportive of this. Videos are such a great way to teach about all sorts of gardening topics. Here’s a direct link to Help Me Celebrate 600 Garden Videos!
While you’re doing your holiday shopping, remember to check out my Amazon store. In it, you’ll find my recommended hand tools, food preservation equipment, garden books (including my own books), seed-starting equipment, organic products and those all important gardener’s must-haves! That makes shopping a breeze, right? I receive a small commission from sales but that won’t impact the price you pay.
Do you have my book, The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook, yet? I only have a few copies left. It covers exactly what you need to know to be a successful gardener. I address weather-related issues, vegetable disorders and diseases, germination and pollination problems, critters in the garden and much more. To order a signed copy from me, just send an email to Susan@SusansintheGarden.com and I’ll take care of you quickly. If you would prefer to order it directly from Amazon, here is my affiliate link. (I will earn a commission but it won’t affect the price you pay.) Or you can purchase it in my Amazon shop at the link above. Thank you for supporting your friendly author!
Video: Let’s Celebrate 600 Garden Videos!
I’m definitely in a celebratory mood this week because I have shot 600 garden videos! I have to admit it seems crazy that I’ve created so many videos already. But I’ve been shooting them for 10 years, so it doesn’t take long for them to add up. I first created my YouTube channel way back in 2014. I really wasn’t […]
Read moreVideo: Seed Catalog Tips
Even though the garden season is over, we can still dream and plan for next year. How? By perusing the seed catalog offerings and deciding what to grow. That’s the topic of this week’s video. I share all sorts of tips so you can make good choices. Those tips are especially geared toward new gardeners because I want you to […]
Read moreHomemade Holiday Wreath
I just made this pretty holiday wreath for us and it didn’t cost me a cent! Curious? You’ll see that by recycling a wreath form and ribbon every year, and using landscape cuttings, you can save money. What’s more, it will look better than store-bought wreaths! Here’s how I did it. Start with a wreath form I find that grapevine […]
Read moreVideo: Winter Houseplant Tips
I’m really excited about this week’s video. Why? It’s packed with winter houseplant tips. It’s too cold to garden outdoors (at least, here in Spokane, Wash.) so we can focus on the indoor plants. That said, there are certain things that you should and shouldn’t do to your houseplants right now. That’s why I shot this video. The take-home message […]
Read moreMoleMax Repels Pests
The other day, I suddenly realized that I hadn’t sprinkled MoleMax on our front flower bed. This wonderful repellent keeps gophers and voles from destroying our plants during the winter. When our landscape is covered by snow, lots of nefarious activity goes on underneath. Gophers chew on and eat plant roots. Voles chew mostly at the base of plant stems. […]
Read moreVideo: Onions, Shallots & Garlic: You Grew It, What To Do With It!
It’s time for the 4th in my series of videos called “You Grew It, What To Do With It!” What’s the focus of this week’s video? Onions, shallots and garlic. Those are 3 staples in the kitchen, right? In it, I share a growing tip and an interesting fact about onions that revolves around day-length. I show how we store […]
Read moreStay Warm with a Heated Vest
Do you get cold easily? Do you dread having to do projects or tasks outside during the fall and winter months? Well, a heated vest might be just what you need. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism many years ago. Even though it’s manageable with medication, I’m always cold. Whether I’m indoors or outdoors, I’ve always had to put on a […]
Read moreVideo: Winter Squash and Pumpkins
Are you ready for my next “You Grew It, What To Do With It!” video? Today, I focus on winter squash and pumpkins. And that’s pretty timely considering the fact that Thanksgiving is next week! In the video, I show how we store our winter squash and pumpkins. Then I share some variety recommendations you might consider for next year’s […]
Read moreBook Review: The Water-Smart Garden
The Water-Smart Garden: Techniques & Strategies For Conserving, Capturing & Efficiently Using Water in Today’s Climate… and Tomorrow’s by Noelle Johnson (aka AZPlantLady) Review by Susan Mulvihill As someone who grew up in California and lives in Arizona, Noelle Johnson knows about conserving water. Most of us understand that we should all reduce our water use. And I’m sure everyone […]
Read moreVideo: How to Store Carrots and Cooking with Carrots
Did you watch my beet video last week? That was the first crop I featured in my new video series. This week’s video focuses on how to store carrots so they’ll last a long time for you. Then I discuss a lot of wonderful ways of cooking carrots. This includes using them in baked goods and savory dishes. I think […]
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