🍉 1. The tendril closest to the watermelon turns brown and dries up. • This is one of the best indicators of ripeness. • If it’s still green, the melon usually needs more time. 🍉 2. Check the ground spot. • The spot resting on the ground should change from white to a creamy yellow color. 🍉

💜 Just out here enjoying another day in the garden, picking fresh purple hull cowpeas. There’s something so peaceful about harvesting food you’ve grown from seed. Every handful is a reminder that patience, consistency, and a little hard work really do pay off. 🌱 What’s growing in your garden tod

#emergingcreator 💜 Just out here enjoying another day in the garden, picking fresh purple hull cowpeas. There’s something so peaceful about harvesting food you’ve grown from seed. Every handful is a reminder that patience, consistency, and a little hard work really do pay off. 🌱 What’s growing

Cajun Delight pods may be small—just 2-4 inches—but that means tender and flavorful every time! Meanwhile, Cowhorn okra grows long—up to 8 inches—and still stays tender. I like mine just right—picked young and tender! 🌿👩🏾‍🌾 #GardenWithFekisha #ChaoticGardenWithFekisha #PrincessGardenGlow

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I had to hit the Cowpea Slide to dodge these pollinators! Step up, step back, step up again, pull the cowpea, spin, and roll out—smooth escape! 💃🫘 #CowpeaSlide #PollinatorDodge #GardenWithFekisha #LouisianaZone9a

Everything coming along good, y’all! Happy gardening and happy growing! #HappyHarvesting #OkraQueen #GardenWithFekisha #LouisianaZone9a #PrincessGardenGlow

After heavy rain, your bird feeder area can become damp and moldy, which isn’t safe for your feathered visitors. Regularly cleaning it prevents mildew and keeps your birds healthy. And, trust me, you don’t want those mockingbirds talking about you—they definitely will! Keep it fresh, keep it clean,

POV: You try to convince your mama that a fresh garden cucumber is a good substitute for a Little Pie… 🥒😂 Me: “Here, Mama! Have a fresh organic cucumber instead.” 🌱 Mama: “You better give me my pie, or it’s me and you!” 🤣🥧 I guess not everybody is ready to trade dessert for vegetables! 😂💚

Gardening isn’t always picture-perfect—there’s water, weeds, and chaos. But this is MY journey, not anyone else’s. Embrace the mess, grow at your own pace, and remember—progress is personal. #MyGardenJourney #EmbraceTheMess #GrowthNotComparison #GardeningRealness #ProgressNotPerfection

At first, I wasn’t sure what it was, so I did a little research. Turns out it’s a Salt Marsh Moth! 🌱 Did you know? ✨ It doesn’t sting or bite. 🌸 The adult moth may help pollinate flowers. 🐦 It also serves as food for birds, bats, and other wildlife, making it part of a healthy garden ecosyste

Y’all probably wondering why I’m out here in the rain—but garden duties wait for no weather! 🌧️ I’m out here harvesting my Cajun Delight okra (perfect small!) and leaving the Cowhorn okra for the family stash. I even took a crunchy bite on camera—delicious! When the rain gets heavy, I dash inside,

When you’re trying to bring your plants inside before the storm… 🌧️🪴 Then the rain starts coming down HARD out of nowhere… 😭🏃🏽‍♀️💨 And suddenly all you hear in your head is… 🎶 “Baby, won’t you be my summer rain…” 🎶 😂 POV: Me sprinting back to the house with an armful of plants while try

Caught this tiny hornworm thinking it could move in rent-free! Gave it a motivational speech: ‘Not today, buddy, I’m the full-time gardener here!’ 🚫🐛 #GardenWithFekisha #ChaoticGardenWithFekisha #LouisianaZone9a #HornwormEviction #TomatoWatch

Shikou eggplants are typically best harvested when they are 6–8 inches long, with smooth, glossy, deep-purple skin. The fruit should feel firm, and if you gently press the skin with your thumb, it should spring back. Harvesting at this stage gives you the best flavor and tender texture. The good

What in the hakuna matata is going on here? 😂 Someone mentioned eating a tomato hornworm—nope, not happening! Don’t eat the hornworms! These are for the birds, y’all. 🐦🌱 #GardenWithFekisha #ChaoticGardenWithFekisha #LouisianaZone9a

The moment I stepped outside, I knew—hornworms had paid a visit! 🐛 That’s why I inspect my plants early and often. If you’re home, check them multiple times a day. Inspect, inspect, inspect—your garden will thank you! 🌱 #GardenWithFekisha #ChaoticGardenWithFekisha #LouisianaZone9a

Y’all, the final straw was catching them on my yellow pear tomatoes that I started from seed. Those hornworms had a tight grip and did not wanna go. They will strip a plant if you let ’em. I’m not killing them; I’m relocating them. But this is why I always preach daily garden inspections and keepin

Who knew cucumbers could be this fun? 🥒✨ If you’re looking for a fresh twist, try layering cucumber slices with pepper jelly—on a cracker or just on their own! Add a dollop of cream cheese if you want to take it up a notch. Sweet, spicy, crunchy, and totally refreshing! 😋 #GardenWithFekisha