What I'm All About:
I grow cut flowers for brides and florists, but I also blog my gardening adventures as a commercial and home gardener. I primarily grow perennials in an effort to create a habitat for bees, birds, butterflies and other critters, but I also grow some favorite annuals every year from purchased or saved seed (or both!). In these pages you will find a mixture of advice, rants, growing information for flowers and herbs, links and resources, photo albums, and everything in between.
I live in Batesville, Mississippi, Zone 7B, so what I do in my garden may not necessarily work for you.
If there is anything you would like to see added to the site or have any gardening questions you think I can answer, please feel free to send me an e-mail. See my About me page for more info.
Recent Posts:
Date: Tuesday March 17, 2009 Planted in: Organic Gardening Planted by: Jennifer Tidwell
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Weeds are the bane of my existence. Now that I’ve gotten to the point that I refuse to use any sort of toxic herbicide, I find myself overrun. All the things I’ve read about glyphosate (AKA Roundup) scares me to death. I’d rather have a few weeds than mutate frog DNA.
I’ve tried [...]
Date: Monday March 9, 2009 Planted in: Herbs, Podcasts Planted by: Jennifer Tidwell
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The first official podcast is launched! I’m trying to keep these as short and informative as possible, so you don’t get bored and I don’t lose track of what I’m talking about. I’m sure the podcasts will improve in quality and content as time goes by. This [...]
Date: Sunday March 8, 2009 Planted in: Personal Notes Planted by: Jennifer Tidwell
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It has been my dream and goal for many years to “live by my spade.” I’ve made some decisions about where I want this life to take me and vice versa. I believe that a path in the garden is the only true path for me. This is a wonderful dream, and [...]
Date: Sunday March 8, 2009 Planted in: Podcasts Planted by: Jennifer Tidwell
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As you may or may not already know, I have decided to dive into podcasting as a way to reach a wider audience. I have posted a test recording to make sure the podcast feed is working.
Unless you just want to hear the sound of my voice, this really is only a [...]
Date: Sunday March 8, 2009 Planted in: Site Updates Planted by: Jennifer Tidwell
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Beginning in the next few weeks, Backyard Grown Gardens will begin podcasting. If you aren’t familiar with podcasting, just think of it as an internet radio show you can download to your computer or your favorite mp3 player.
The first show will be on herbs, so send me your herb questions and I’ll answer them [...]
Date: Saturday March 7, 2009 Planted in: Other Planted by: Jennifer Tidwell
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Even in early spring there are fruits and vegetables to pick. I’ve found some recipes around the internet that utilize seasonal spring fruits and vegetables.
Penne with Asparagus, Sage & Peas
Spinach Mashed Potatoes
Nutty Strawberry Salad
Spring Mushroom Asparagus Salad
Spring Pea, Mushroom and Radish Salad
Find more at Cooking.com
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Date: Saturday March 7, 2009 Planted in: Photos, Seasonal Gardening, What's Blooming Planted by: Jennifer Tidwell
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I haven’t seen such a beautiful day in many months. It’s warm, windy and the sun is shining. I have been outside planting seeds and taking pictures.
I planted Janie Spry marigold, Dasher Mix zinnia, and some Profusion Cherry and Apricot zinnia. I also put out some seed for hollyhocks just to see [...]
Date: Thursday March 5, 2009 Planted in: Perennials Planted by: Jennifer Tidwell
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Spring planting of perennials will soon commence. In fact, there is probably a minimal selection available at your local garden center now, depending on where you live. I worked in the front yard after work yesterday until the sun set, and I found my echinacea and veronica sprouting up from their roots. [...]
Date: Wednesday March 4, 2009 Planted in: Other Planted by: Jennifer Tidwell
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The Pollinator Partnership is holding a photo contest. They are offering an Apple 8G iTouch as the prize for the winning photograph.
Check it out and let me know if you enter!
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Date: Tuesday March 3, 2009 Planted in: Community Gardens, Gardening News, Green Living, Organic Gardening, Vegetables Planted by: Jennifer Tidwell
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Gardening is more popular than ever, thanks to a flagging economy and the sudden rush to “green” living. People have become more conscious about how their decisions affect the world around them, and have become more centered at home as travel and leisure has gotten more expensive.
Edible Landscapes and Community Gardens
Perhaps my favorite swelling [...]




