The Thrifted Planter

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🍂Don’t clean up your summer garden just yet…

🍂 The Garden Is Changing: Let’s Make Sure We Are Ready for Fall A little garden inspiration for the season ahead There’s something I really love about this time of year in the garden. Summer isn’t quite over yet. I’m still harvesting vegetables, keeping up with the garden, and enjoying everything that has grown over the past few months. But at the same time, my mind has already started moving towards fall. Not only fall decor but what makes sense to grow. I’m thinking about which seeds I need...

7 days ago • 7 min read

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🎁 Holiday Gift Guide for Plant Lovers: 13 Perfect Picks for Every Green Thumb

Hey Reader, If you’re shopping for a gardener, homesteader, or fellow plant lover this season (or let’s be real treating yourself), I’ve put together a list of my favorite sustainable and garden-inspired gifts that bring joy, growth, and a touch of green to any space. Each of these finds is useful, beautiful and yes, they’re all linked below so you can shop directly through my affiliate links! Some even have discount codes for you to use!(thank you for supporting my small corner of the...

10 months ago • 2 min read

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Don’t Hang Up Your Garden Gloves Yet! 🍁

Hey my garden friends 🌿 I hope this note finds you with a warm mug in hand and a cozy blanket nearby. Fall is here and while the garden might be slowing down, I always feel like this season gives us a quiet chance to breathe, reflect, and dream about what’s next. The crunch of leaves, the smell of soil after a cool rain, and the way houseplants seem to glow in softer light. there’s something truly special about this time of year, isn’t there? 🍁 🌿 What’s New on the Blog I’ve pulled together a...

11 months ago • 2 min read

BLACK FRIDAY DEALS PLANT LOVER'S EDITION!

Hot Black Friday Deals for Plant Lovers! Top Deals to look out for! ReaderTis the season for shopping! Now's a great time to stock up on those garden essentials you've been putting off! Why not snag them while they are on their biggest sale of the year? If you know me you know I love a good sale and sharing Black Friday deals below! Deals to Snag! Vego Garden Vego Garden is having a sale that is already started for up to 50% off of select products! Shop Now! Botanical Interest One of our...

almost 2 years ago • 1 min read

It's almost spring and time to start planning your garden!

The Thrifted Planter Spring is almost here and it's time to start thinking about your garden and also your houseplants! Spring is a big time in your plant's life because they are getting the signals to start pushing out new growth. Helping your plants through this new growth phase will look different but also the same for houseplants and indoor plants. Here's what you need to start doing: Pruning the 3 D's! Cut off any dead, damaged, or diseased foliage and stems. Begin a fertilizer routine....

over 2 years ago • 1 min read

Are you ready to get growing?!

The Thrifted Planter Happy New Year! It's 2024 and now is a great time to plan your garden for the new year! I don't know about you but this is my favorite time of the season. I get to pour through all of my garden books and seed catalogs in preparation for the garden season! If you don't know where to start with your garden I suggest checking out our post on starting seeds indoors! While you can absolutely start all of your seeds outside but if you want to get a jump on the garden season try...

over 2 years ago • 1 min read