Good morning, folks, 

The week is winding down, and we’re heading into the weekend. Twice now, I’ve noticed a nip in the air when sitting out on the porch with my coffee in the morning. The bugs are less insistent in their singing, and all the perennials are on sale at the nursery. 

I’ve been reflecting on my wild gardening adventure this summer. 

Between starting the season with a tornado that demolished my little greenhouse and my clothesline, to setting up a new raised bed garden from scratch, this year has been a lot of work.

With all the hauling and building and planting I've done this summer, I’ve stumbled across a few things that really pull their own weight in the garden. So I thought I would share them with you. After all, what kind of friend would I be if I kept them to myself? 

Likewise, our own Mickey has been steadily getting ready for next season by collecting flower seeds to plant next year. It’s amazing how cheap gardening can be when you “shop” your own plants. Take a look. Saving seeds for next season is a breeze.