Category: Did you know?
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The Quiet Power of a Bloom
The Quiet Power of a Bloom Did you know? There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you bring an annual or perennial home. In the rush of our daily lives—the deadlines, the chores, and the noise—flowers do something that almost nothing else can: they ask us to be still. We don’t just…
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Pansies Care Guidance
Pansies Plant Guidance Did you Know? Pansies are remarkably resilient in the face of Connecticut’s unpredictable spring weather. Since it’s mid-March, you are likely preparing for the coming weeks as the soil thaws. Here is how to ensure they thrive during a New England spring: Planting & Placement • Timing: You can plant pansies as…
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Petunia Care in Ground and Hanging Baskets
Petunia Care Guidance Did You Know? In Burlington (Zone 6b), the key to vibrant petunias is managing our specific frost window and the humidity of a Connecticut summer. 📅 Timing for Burlington and surrounding towns • Last Frost Date: Historically, Burlington’s last spring frost occurs around May 1st to May 10th. • When to Plant:…
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Stop Over Parenting your Succulents
Succulents are often marketed as “indestructible,” which is a bit of a setup for failure. In reality, most succulents die from over-parenting—specifically, too much water and too little light. If yours are looking shriveled, mushy, or strangely tall, here is how to stage an intervention. 1. Stop Watering on a Schedule This is the #1…
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Unspoken Obligations Podcast
Join me, Kaitlyn Larson Parker, as we dive deep into our unspoken obligations – the silence that binds us. Tune in to explore the patterns keeping us from sharing our true self with the world. I’m so excited to have you with me on this wild ride! Head on over to keep updated with new…
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USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
USDA plant hardiness zones categorize areas based on their average minimum winter temperatures. Watch Kaitlyn with Channel 3 Scott G taking a look at what the new zones categorizes may mean