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Month: June 2021

  • I just can't make up this crazy that happened during my Warehouse sale!
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    I HOSTED A WAREHOUSE SALE & THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED!

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  • We are next leveling over here!
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    WE’RE ADDING SOMETHING BIG TO THE SUGAR CREEK HQ!

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  • A Quick Reupholstery Project Before A Wedding!
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    I HAD TO REUPHOLSTER A CHAIR!

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  • ADVENTURING THROUGH TEXAS!!
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    ADVENTURING THROUGH TEXAS!!

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Your garden isn’t “protected” — it’s exposed. ‼️I Your garden isn’t “protected” — it’s exposed. ‼️If you’re not planting French marigolds, you’re leaving your crops wide open. These aren’t just pretty flowers… they actually defend 💪🏻your garden. ➡️ Their roots help suppress root-knot nematodes in the soil. ➡️ Their scent repels pests like aphids, whiteflies, and beetles. ➡️ They attract beneficial insects that handle pests for you. ➡️ And they hold up in heat — which matters if you garden in the South, like me. ⭐️ Here’s how you use them right: Plant them like bodyguards — not decorations. Around tomatoes. Peppers. Cucumbers. Squash. Beans. Tuck them between plants. Line your beds. Scatter them throughout. Not one sad marigold in the corner. And don’t waste space putting them where they don’t do much: Too close to beans (can stunt growth). Near cabbage family crops (not harmful, just not helpful). Also — not all marigolds work the same‼️ French marigolds are the ones doing the heavy lifting. And they only work when they’re in the soil, not sitting in pots nearby. This isn’t a trend. It’s old-school companion planting that actually works. But it only works if you use enough of them. One plant won’t do it.👀 Density + placement + consistency = protection. 💚 If you’re done losing plants every season and ready to build a garden that actually defends itself, comment DEFEND and I’ll DM you the link. 💚🌱💚 #gardener #growyourownfood #organicgardener #organicgardening #gardeningforbeginners
😳You’re ignoring the part that actually matters. 😳You’re ignoring the part that actually matters. Most beginners focus on planting. What to grow. Where to put it. How much they can fit. But they skip what happens after things go in the ground. 👀 Observation. ➡️ Walking your garden a few times a week. ➡️ Checking soil moisture before watering. ➡️ Looking under leaves for early pest signs. ➡️ Noticing small changes before they turn into problems. That’s the part that makes everything else work. Because plants don’t fail overnight — they show signs first.🤯 If you’re not looking, you miss it.👀👀👀 And then it feels like everything went wrong out of nowhere. It didn’t.☠️☠️☠️ You just weren’t paying attention early enough. If you want a garden that protects itself — without chemicals or constant guessing — comment SYSTEM and I’ll DM you the link.💚🌱💚 #gardener #growyourownfood #organicgardener #organicgardening #gardeningforbeginners
😱You want the harvest… but you skip the maintenanc 😱You want the harvest… but you skip the maintenance. That’s the part no one wants to admit. Because the unglamorous work is what actually makes a garden successful. 🌱Walking your garden regularly. 🌱Checking soil before you water. 🌱Looking under leaves for early pest signs. 🌱Pulling weeds before they spread. 🌱Fixing small issues before they turn into big ones. 🥱None of that is exciting. But that’s what keeps plants healthy and productive. Most garden problems don’t show up overnight — they build because they were ignored. ➡️ You don’t need a perfect setup. ➡️ You need consistent attention. That’s the difference.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 If you want a garden that protects itself — without chemicals or constant guessing — comment SYSTEM and I’ll DM you the link.💚🌱💚 #gardener #growyourownfood #organicgardener #organicgardening #gardeningforbeginners
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