Fresh stories from Lucky Cat Creations—projects, garden builds, recipes, and tips.
Summer Pest Survival Cheat Sheet A quick-action plan for zone 9b (and warm zones): scout fast, treat smart, protect beneficials, and keep harvests rolling…
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How to Soak Garlic Before Planting A simple two-step prep—fertilizer soak first, then a short hydrogen-peroxide rinse—for stronger starts and cleaner cloves in Zone…
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Whiskey Barrel Planters — Summer & Winter Planting Guides Two easy, zone-9b friendly barrel designs you can copy today—plus printable planting guides to take…
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Pesto Pasta A bright, silky pesto tossed with perfectly al dente pasta—simple, fresh, and endlessly customizable. Ready in about 20–25 minutes and delicious warm…
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Soil Mix for Raised Garden Beds The exact blends, ratios, and step-by-step method we use to fill raised beds once—and keep them thriving for…
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🍞 Classic Zucchini Bread Moist, warmly spiced, and endlessly adaptable—this easy zucchini bread is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or gifting. Prep: 15 min…
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From blossom end rot to bird attacks, my salsa garden kept me guessing—but once I solved the problems, I harvested baskets of tomatoes, peppers,…
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How I Beat Aphids (For Good) A short story from our raised beds—and the exact action plan I now follow any time aphids show…
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Everything You Need to Start a Garden From Scratch A simple guide for beginners who want to grow food, flowers, and confidence in their…
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