Leah Willow

Leah Willow Northern California, Zone 9. Suburban Gardener, Plant Collector & Home Baker. I grow vegetables, flowers & all types of succulents.

Indoors it’s all about the jungle plants.

09/02/2026

Autumn Flower Shop & Haul 🍂

We are getting so close to it being officially autumn. And with a patio makeover I thought adding some chrysanthemums for the autumn season on the patio would be perfect.

I noticed they finally have autumn veggies in our local Green Acres Nursery & Supply . So I had to go for some rainbow beets. I’ll definitely be getting more soon.

But the rudbeckias caught my eye. I have a couple spots in my garden that look like a perfect spot for them. So I will be adding some golden yellow touches for the autumn season.

Although some of the sunbeckia were really tempting.

08/30/2026

If you want friends, grow a garden 🌱

We all know how much bees play a big role in our food and plant life. Before bees we had beetles. Every insects has such an important role to play in the garden.

Having an organic garden means we allow the “bad” bugs to move in to allow the good ones to be welcomed in after they arrive. In the cycle of life they all add to destruction as well as production.

I’ve learned to welcome them all, to ensure I don’t have to use chemicals. And let my plants grow freely as nature intended.

I may from time to time tend to the “pests” by hand. But overall, I allow my welcome insect friends to do the work nature needs. I find that’s the best way to go about it. Is letting nature balance everything out on its own.

08/22/2026

Herbal Tea Garden Harvest.

This weeks garden harvest is for tea.

1. Oregano Flowers - antioxidant rich, helps with bacterial infections, reduces inflammation and helps reduce viral infections.

2. Lavender Flowers - for help with sleep, protection for skin from fungal infections and to immune system balance.

3. Strawberry Mint flowers - to help with anxiety and help with focus.

4. Lemon Verbena - to help with inflammation, oxidative stress, stress relief and help with sleep.

5. Sage - for inflammation, high in antioxidants, vitamin K, an antibacterial, anti cancer properties, promotes brain health and mood, and improves blood sugar control.

While I do dry all my herbs and store them in air tight container, I do enjoy them fresh as well for a more vibrant flavour.

08/18/2026

Vertical Pumpkin Patch✨

Last year we grew one pumpkin that overtook our small little garden. So this year I decor try my hand at vertical growing squash. And I couldn’t be happier.

They add such a lovely touch whimsical fun. The kids absolutely love being under it and play around it.

We are growing the Jarrahdale Australian variety. And the Musquée de Provence heirloom French pumpkins. We even have a sneaky acorn squash.

Now that the Jarrahdale is almost done, I’m thinking of replacing it end of summer with another French heirloom pumpkin. That way we can have pumpkin growing there into late Autumn before frost hits.

08/14/2026

Garden picnics with good friends.

This week my friend Volha Piatrouski(Ruskevich) has been helping me with my patio makeover. She’s already done so much for me. (She will be having some baked goodies from me in near future.)

Yesterday Volha brought over these delicious croissants from a local cafe - Lviv Croissants USA .
We got to have a garden picnic together and enjoy the nature.

I liked her idea of adding mint into the black tea when it was brewing. Such a nice hint.

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08/07/2026

Evening Sun Sunflower 🌻.

If I could recommend one thing to grow on your terrace,patio or a garden. It would be a sunflower. Especially an heirloom variety.

Besides honeybees, the native bees absolutely love it. And apparently a family of praying mantis.
The pollen and nectar they gather is just enticing. I notice they really get covered.

This is my favorite variety. It goes from dark reds, oranges to yellows. And really mimics and evening sun.

If you want to keep pollinator friends happy, be sure to grow some sunflowers. Check your growing zones, it might not be too late to start some seeds and get them going for Autumn.

08/06/2026

August Garden Harvest.

I finally harvested a big batch of Basil. The first big one of the season. I wanted to share some with my Mama and my older brother. And of course make some homemade pesto.

The Dino Kale was looking ready for a harvest too. Some for sharing and some for salad.

I harvested the last of the bush beans, the rest will have to be saved for seeds. That way I can grow them again.

And for the squash family, I was able to harvest one yellow crookneck zucchini and one Japanese cucumber.

Next year I want to find new variety of zuchini similar to the crookneck. Not sure which ones.

Hopefully I can harvest some pumpkins soon.

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6128 San Juan Avenue
Citrus Heights, CA
95610

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