Gardening

Creating a garden can be rewarding and challenging. I have a small garden, with roses, ferns and other plants that require low maintenance. Recently one plant was found with mealybugs. These are tiny white bugs that suck the sap out of plants. They can infect the whole garden, and it has been challenging trying to control the spread to the other plants.

Do your homework and reach out to your local nursery for questions and assistance. They are a great resource. However, some nursery staff will suggest chemicals to control the local pest in the garden. While others will suggest organic and nontoxic ways to manage the bugs in the garden. It is up to you what you would like to use, but do your homework, especially if you have pets and children that can be exposed to these chemicals.

I have had great success in growing avocado’s plants from seeds. Due to the limited space, I usually give the avocado plants away and I do not know if they ever produce any fruit. The gratification of growing something from a seed or a small seedling can be very satisfying. I have not had much luck with herbs, but will continue to try.

Gardening can be very calming and satisfying, and helps center my soul. Try it and see what it can do for you, even in limited space.