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06/02/2026

This is Summer 2025 Laura, it was her fifth big garden and as you can see she (me) took an adventure to the garden and found herself wandering and enjoying herself.

What if that's you in a few years?
.. All because you started today?

What if you learned the basics of a few plants?

What if you set up the garden imperfectly without making perfectionist goals?

What if you set your sights on learning and growing as a gardener that you gained so much as a human?

What if the only thing holding you back is a guidebook and a garden friend?

I have a guidebook for you, it's a Seed Growing Guide that is easy to print and sends right to your inbox.

If you need seeds too I've got you covered there too.

So if you have me as your guide, all the basics ready to be learned, a packet of seeds in your hand with the knowledge from a trusted garden friend... What are you waiting for?

Let's get growing.

Comment START now.

06/01/2026

What if your morning mug came with a view this summer?

What's stopping you?

Where to get started?

I've got you.

I have a growing guide that gives you what plants need to thrive in a garden.

It's simpler than you think and I walk you through each of the basics one by one. No fluff and factually correct - I did the research papers, books, and farmer stuff for you.

So what are you waiting for? Click https://fencepostflowerfarm.com/product/seed-growing-guide/ grab the guide now.

And if you're stuck with your garden... What are you stuck on right now? Let me know in the comments below.

05/31/2026

God the ultimate gardener knows you by name.

Knows every hair on your head.

Knit you together in the womb.

The garden reminds me that I am unique, I am planted, and I may not face every perfect scenario...

And I can grow despite an imperfect world.

Where have you been planted and grew when you didn't expect it?

05/30/2026

I asked for a mix of 1/3 compost, 1/3 top soil, 1/3 sand.

The previous company couldn't get sand that week, it's not what they regularly do. And they didn't feel comfortable having to charge the premium that sand and top soil are at right now.

They sent us to a place they take their compost to and we got the same garden mix.

But it showed up looking mostly like sand.

I figured I would see what the pile looks like as we dig into it and it hasn't gotten any less sandy.

The compost is almost all in clumps and I contacted the company and left a message this morning.

I need to add compost to this or the water and nutrients will just flow right down the sand and away from where the plants need it.

We'll see if the company brings me more compost or a partial refund of sorts.

Be sure to follow along for updates.

05/29/2026

My jalapenos didn't look great this year so I decided to pick some up from the corner market.

I always spend a few extra minutes looking for the bonus plants. I pay the same price for 5 plants that I was going to pay for 4.

What tips do you have for picking plants at the nursery?

Tell me below.

05/22/2026

Trust me when I say that it really is as simple as learning the basics for your plants.

Temperature - knowing what each plant’s preferences are will save you lots of heartache both burnt to a crisp and dying by the chill

05/20/2026

You don't need to start every seed in May…

Let me walk you through the math. (You don’t need to DO the math… I've got you.)

Let's say we finish our garden October 1st — still early for most Michigan gardens, but let's just be safe.
Let’s grow some…

Dragon Beans. Purple stripey beans with a great crunch. They are ready to harvest in 50 days. That means you can plant as late as July 22nd to get 3 weeks of beans before October 1st arrives.

Did you hear that? July 22nd!

Let’s Grow…

Sunflowers. 70 days from seed to harvest. 2 weeks for cutting and enjoying. Plant by July 9th.

Impressive.

Pie Pumpkins. 105 days. One shot. Plant by June 18th.

So here's my question… why the rush?

All of these summer plants want it warm. They hate the cold, they won’t sprout… they’d rather rot and die (a little dramatic but it’s what happens).

They are happiest with warmth so why not wait until the weather delivers?

These are just three of the seven seeds inside my new Home Garden Starter Pack — a seed packet and growing guide I put together for the home gardener who's done guessing. The planting calendar inside tells you exactly how late you can plant every single one.

Get the Home Garden Starter Pack now - https://fencepostflowerfarm.com/product/home-garden-starter-pack/

05/18/2026

I wrote this after talking to many women at the market over Mother's Day weekend.

It’s what I wish I could have said to them.

The garden broke your heart.

It broke your spirit.

You saw this amazing “thing” that “everyone” was doing and it didn’t work for you… in fact it failed so miserably that you don’t want to talk about it. And you DON’T want to try again.

You’d rather just let the lawn and weeds take over because feeling that shame again? It’s not worth it.

I can’t promise no more heartache.

I can’t promise you’ll love having a garden.

But I can show you what I’ve learned about plants.

I can tell you that plants and people both need food, water, warmth, and sunshine.

I can show you where I’ve tripped up, where I’ve failed, and give you my notes on what I’ve done, and how I’ve made the garden work for me.

If you’d rather not try to grow hope this year - that’s okay.

I want you to know that I see your broken heart, your shame, and your guilt around your garden.

And if you want to learn, from the privacy of your phone, I’ll be here to guide you through the garden this season. One small step at a time.

If this feels familiar — I'd love to hear your story. Send me a message, I read every response.

🌱 Laura

Some flowers are for beauty. Some flowers are for show.Calendula is for boo-boo's that's what I know.I love them as cut ...
05/08/2026

Some flowers are for beauty.
Some flowers are for show.
Calendula is for boo-boo's that's what I know.

I love them as cut flowers and pops of color in the garden.

Their c-shaped spine-y seeds are always a fun conversation with the kids.

So are you growing some of your own this year?

Let me know in the comments below.

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