Author: Erin

I am an affiliate as of today!A quick heads-up: some links in this post may be affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you—thanks for supporting my homestead dreams! Now, let’s dig into the magic of marigolds together! I enjoy researching and then sharing knowledge with other new gardeners…

Companion Planting Marigolds with Tomatoes in my Container Garden See the Entire Kentucky tomato planting series Here Hello, fellow growers! 🌱 I’m Erin with Bloom & Peck, and I’m back with an exciting update to my Tomato Trials series here in Zone 7 KY. It’s May 15, 2025, and I’m 22 days post-surgery, still sticking…

Why Basil is Your Companion Plant Garden Hero Hello, fellow growers! 🌱 I’m kicking off my Kentucky Companion Planting Series with basil on my Zone 7 homestead. 🌿 On Mother’s Day, my son surprised me with a DIY cattle panel trellis he built for my Cherokee Purple tomato in a container planter—right at chair height…

A Mother’s Day Surprise Kickstarts My Tomato Trials with Container and a Quick DIY Trellis Hello, fellow growers! 🌱 I’m over the moon to start my Tomato Trials: Exploring Adaptive Trellis Setups for Sustainable Gardens on my Zone 7 Kentucky homestead. 🍅The journey began with a heartwarming surprise on Mother’s Day—my son crafted a Tomato…

Raspberry Revival Part 1: Food Forest Plans with Tulamagic A Birthday Gift for My KY Homestead Hello, fellow growers! 🌱 Welcome to the first chapter of my Raspberry Revival series—a tale of dreams, a sprinkle of worry, and a hefty dose of adaptation. Let’s rewind to late February 2025 when I treated myself to a…