Garden Archives - The Smoking Prophet

The Day We Pulled Out 12-Foot Invasive Privet

the smoking prophet — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:14:08 +0000

Removing Chinese privet in North Carolina changed our slope and our garden plan. Here’s why we uprooted 12-foot shrubs for nature, soil protection, and intentional gardening.

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The Garden Made Me Do It — A Week In My Life Outside

the smoking prophet — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:43:37 +0000

This blog is about interrupted plans, quiet work, and the lesson winter keeps teaching me: you don’t control the season—you move with it.

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Spotlight: Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud

the smoking prophet — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:26:07 +0000

Planting in clay soil taught me that digging wide holes are better than deep ones—and sometimes the best thing you can do is plant higher. The tree I didn’t know I needed I walked into a nursery. Saw a Golden Falls Weeping Redbud. And thought… I want it. I love Read more

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I’m Bringing an Old Garden Bench Back to Life

the smoking prophet — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:09:12 +0000

I rescued a roadside bench right before trash pick-up day. Now, my husband is bringing it back to life. Come see how we're replacing the seat, fixing the slats and giving it a full glow-up.

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My Weekend Garden Glow-Up: Camellias & Pines

the smoking prophet — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:08:30 +0000

We went out to window shop for camellias… and came home with Brushfield’s Yellow Camellias, a Dwarf Scotch Pine Topiary, and a Weeping White Pine. 🌲✨

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Garden Glow-up: Chicken Coop Makeover Story

the smoking prophet — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:55:02 +0000

Peek at our latest chicken coop makeover! 🐔✨ From building the base to creating a peaceful space for new members of our flock. This garden glow up is still going — but every step forward feels SO good.

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Garden Glow Up in Progress: Veggie Garden

the smoking prophet — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:07:00 +0000

A swampy setback turned into a slow and steady garden glow up. 🌱 With just $20 at a time, I’m creating a garden path that reminds me: progress takes patience!

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Growing Garlic in NC This Fall 🧄 (My Notes + Plan)

the smoking prophet — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:03:49 +0000

I’m growing garlic in raised beds and containers with simple tips on soil, planting, and care—for bigger bulbs and a better harvest.

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Hornworms + Wasps: Free Pest Control Trick for Your Garden

the smoking prophet — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:25:12 +0000

Want free, natural pest control for hornworms? Nature’s got a trick. If you know what to look for... 🔍 Read more!

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From Coop to Carton: Our First Eggs & What We’re Learning in Real Time

the smoking prophet — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:07:10 +0000

Our chickens just started laying! I’m sharing their first pastel eggs — and how I’m learning to store and care for them in real time.

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