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Perennial

by JT25 February 202425 February 2024

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These are plants that come back every year, they are immortal!

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thegirlwhostaresatplants

Hi! I’m JT
Let me show YOU all the things you can do to TRANSFORM your LIFE and your GARDEN

PROOF that you will NEVER have to buy fresh herbs

PROOF that you will NEVER have to buy fresh herbs again. Just plop some cuttings in water and boom, new plants!
#thegirlwhostaresatplants #gardening #growyourown #gardeningtips #herbs #freeplants #planthacks

Just STOP and watch your garden for 5 mins. You wi

Just STOP and watch your garden for 5 mins. You will be amazed what it does for your soul. I bloody love spring sundays! #thegirlwhostaresatplants #gardening #clematis #sundays #gardeninglove #mentalwellbeing

STOP buying new plants! Do this instead. Steal yo

STOP buying new plants! Do this instead.

Steal your own Nepeta — step-by-step.
Why buy new plants when you can clone a plant army for free? Here’s exactly how to do it:
1. Snip soft, non-flowering stems — just below a node. No flowers = more energy for rooting.
2. Strip the bottom leaves — I keep the top two. And I cut in half any big ones.
3. Push into damp vermiculite — not compost. Not water. Just damp vermiculite. THIS IS A MUST!! It works so well honestly.
4. Cover with a lid or bag if it’s a bit cold but this time if year you can leave in an unheated greenhouse. — light + humidity = roots in 2 weeks.
5. Tug gently after 2 weeks — if it resists, it’s rooted.
6. I left mine for 3 weeks and then potted it on in peat-free compost, water well, shade for a few days.
7. Repeat the whole process — cut from your cutting and double your plants again.

Let me know if this works for you! 🌸

#gardening #gardeninghacks #plantpropagation #gardeningforbeginners #budgetgardening #grow #growyourown #thegirlwhostaresatplants #nepeta

Most ‘bee-friendly’ flowers are a scam. Here’s what actually helps.”

Yep, I said it.
That cute “bee-friendly” label on your garden centre flowers? Might as well say “bee starvation zone.”

Most of those double-petal hybrids look good in your feed but are useless to actual bees. Zero nectar. Zero pollen. Just vibes.

Here’s what real gardeners plant when they care about pollinators, biodiversity, and not killing the planet with Pinterest aesthetics:

Spring saviours:
• Crocus – Like an energy shot for early bees
• Snowdrops – Vital nectar for winter survivors
• Primroses – One of the first proper food sources

Summer heavy-hitters:
• Lavender – Nonstop nectar, smells divine
• Foxglove – Tall, mysterious, and full of bee treats
• Echinacea – Pretty and productive
• Borage – Recharges nectar faster than a phone charger

Autumn lifelines:
• Sedum – Fat, juicy, full of late-season fuel
• Asters – Party central for fuzzy flyers
• Ivy (when flowering) – The only club still open in October

Garden smart. If it’s all show and no flow (of nectar), the bees bounce.

Tag someone planting pretty poison and share this before the next “bee-friendly” trend hits TikTok.

#beefriendlygarden #pollinatorplants #rewildyourgarden #sustainablegardening #ukgardeners #thegirlwhostaresatplants #gardening

STOP!!! Ever accidentally crushed your baby seedli

STOP!!! Ever accidentally crushed your baby seedlings while trying to pot them on?
Same.
But you can stop playing plant Grim Reaper today.

Here’s how to pot on seedlings without killing them:
1. Water first – moist soil = easier to handle roots.
2. Handle by the leaves – NEVER the stem (it’s the life support cord).
3. Use a pencil or dibber to lift, not your sausage fingers.
4. I hold them up whilst repotting to give that extra support.
5. Gently tuck them in like a tiny chlorophyll burrito.

You’ve got this, plant parent.
Your seedlings deserve a second chance at life—and frankly, so do you.
#thegirlwhostaresatplants #gardening #growyourown #flowers #gardeningtips #garden #seedlings

STOP! Don’t plant without knowing this…Underst

STOP! Don’t plant without knowing this…Understanding sunlight exposure in your garden is one of the most important gardening basics you can master. Before you plant a single seed, you need to know your garden’s sun patterns—because not all plants love the same light! Placing the wrong plant in the wrong light = wasted time and poor harvests.Top tip: Spend a day tracking where the light is in your garden! Follow me @thegirlwhostaresatplants for more practical gardening tips that actually work. #gardeningtips #gardening gardening #thegirlwhostaresatplants #growyourownfood #plantcaretips #organicgardening

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