It’s here! It’s here! The sunshine is finally here! It’s still a bit chilly in my neck of the woods but we’ve gotten more sun this week than we did in all of February! And you know what plenty of sunshine means: the gardening season will be here before you know it! Since it’s now
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DIY Mason Jar Bird Feeder
I use mason jars wherever I can in my home and garden. If there’s anything that I’ve learned from Pinterest over the last few years it’s that there isn’t a single thing that a mason jar can’t do! They’re the worlds cure-all for any problem! While I mostly use them to store seeds and organize
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DIY Treehouse Ideas
Growing up, my kiddos were absolutely obsessed with the HGTV show, Treehouse Builders. They used to dream of having their own treehouse somewhere in our huge backyard! While my kids have all grown up and have started to build their own families, I don’t think that the wish for a backyard treehouse has quite gone
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Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (January)
While some gardeners might live by the notion that there is absolutely no gardening to be done in January, they’re definitely wrong! While your garden might not look as vibrant as it would come August, there are still a few plants you can grow, and a few gardening chores you can get an early start
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Need To Brush Up On Your Gardening Skills? Go To Gardening School
I’ve been a gardener for as long as I can remember. Even when I was a young kid in elementary school, I loved digging into the dirt to get my hands dirty with my father and grandfather. I learned early on that gardening is one of the most rewarding hobbies out there. It’s truly incredible
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Bluebirds That Don’t Get The Winter Blues
Did you know that a whopping 1/3 of all bluebirds don’t migrate South for the winter? It’s true, and that means they could be hanging around your yard scrounging for seeds or other tasty snacks! Bluebirds are one of the only birds that don’t get the “winter blues” and would actually like to stay put
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Garden Structures Your Garden Needs
No garden is complete without a garden structure or two! Garden structures come in the form of pergolas, water fountains, arbors and more! It’s easy to make any yard look magazine ready with a few garden structures. Next year is going to be the year of the garden structure! Expect to see structures big and
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Salvaged Goods That Are Gorgeous in a Garden
Repurposed goods and furniture aren’t just for your home, they actually look wonderful in the garden, too! Forget spending hundreds on garden structures, furniture, and accessories and salvage what you’ve got, instead! If done correctly, you can salvage just about anything and make it shine in your garden. Here are the best things to do in
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Problem-Solving Plants
Gardening can get seriously tricky…and I’ll be the first one to admit it! There are some plants out there that are just downright difficult to grow. It can be hard for us gardeners to adapt our care habits around the needs posed by a few difficult plants. Fortunately, there are a few plants that provide
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Hothouses for Tomatoes
Finding good tips for growing tomatoes in hothouses can be difficult to come by! The process is unconventional for most gardeners but a terrific one at that. Especially if you live in a chilly area of the country that isn’t great for tomato growth. Don’t let your grow zone get you down, it’s possible to grow
