A Simple Gardener

10/15/2026

We're are going to have some great weather in my area this weekend to get caught up on outdoor chores and activities. I'll be spending time with family and going to the Apple Festival in Ellijay, GA.

What are you doing this weekend?

10/09/2026

I build a quick and easy trellis today.

10/07/2026

An article from UGA on controlling Joro spiders.

This resource gives basic biology and description, with images, of the spider’s immature and adult forms, along with recommendations for managing them around the home. The Joro spider is a native of Japan and East Asia that was first documented in the United States in 2014 in northeast Georgia. Th...

09/16/2026

Grabbed a few bags of mulch while it's on sale at Lowe's until the 23rd. But it's not going out until this heat breaks, hopefully by the first week in October.

09/09/2026

What cover crops are y'all growing in your raised beds over the winter?

09/05/2026

I sowed a Fall planting of beans about 4-6 weeks ago and I'm happy with how they're doing so far. I also sowed so broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and brussels sprouts a couple of weeks ago and added some transplants earlier this week. 🤞 🤞

08/30/2026

Shelling the last of the Spring planting. Now to hope the Fall planting does well.

08/29/2026

I brought the new chicks outside for the first time today.

08/28/2026

I put up an easy temporary trellis for my pole beans.

08/18/2026

I have officially started my worm farm. I can't wait to add the castings to raised beds in the Spring.