Jena’s Garden Journal

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My late summer garden refresh
How I'm making the most of the remaining summer growing season.
 • Jena Hodgson
Coming home to clean up
Facing weeds, harsh weather, and pest-ridden plants after my summer holiday.
 • Jena Hodgson
Prepping for my summer vacation
A brief look back at my garden hustle before jetting off to Europe.
 • Jena Hodgson
Sorry, I was busy gardening
Returning to the online world and a recap of my April/May sprint.
 • Jena Hodgson
In the clear
Seed sowing and thinning, obsessing over creeping phlox, and digging a hole for a front yard tree.
 • Jena Hodgson
Shelter now
How my ambitious garden plans were sidelined by multiple tornado warnings and severe weather.
 • Jena Hodgson
Elevating my elevated garden beds
Making steady progress on revamping my waist-high container beds for their overdue glow up.
 • Jena Hodgson
Brighter days are already here
Direct sowing outside for spring, indoor seed starting for summer, and picking florals for an arrangement.
 • Jena Hodgson
Planting my past for the future
Starting a succession of summer bulbs, ordering a front yard tree, and savoring my garden's first bounty of 2025.
 • Jena Hodgson
It's go time
Kicking things off with sowing a variety of veggie seeds and starting docent training at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.
 • Jena Hodgson
The garden is closed
Unexpected snow days that keep me indoors are great for catching up on horticultural reading and sourcing seeds.
 • Jena Hodgson
Getting to the root of success
From seeds to repotting, the most beautiful results stem from strong beginnings.
 • Jena Hodgson
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