Though I haven’t always, over the last few years or so I have really developed a liking for tea. In fact, I have a loose leaf tea collection that is slowly (but surely) taking over one of the cabinets in my kitchen. Tea has definitely become one of my hobbies. So I got to thinking
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FABRICating A Quilt Garden
If you’ve ever been abroad to England or visited a botanical garden of some kind, you’ve probably seen a quilt garden in the first person. The idea behind a quilt garden is to use flowers and other foliage to create patterns and designs that look like quilts. You’ll need only a few items to make
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It’s “Wild” But Some Flowers Like It Hot
Just a few months ago, my family and I headed to Las Cruces, New Mexico to visit some family members and take in the scenery. And while it’s rare to find a garden there that incorporates grass (grass requires too much water for this area of the country) it’s easy to find one with beautiful
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Spring Solutions For Winter Damage
Though I appreciate every season of the year in some way, shape, or form, winter is one of my least favorites simply due to the havoc it creates in the garden. Snow, wind, and ice damage can ruin existing perennials and harsh conditions like these can be hard for plants to bounce back from. However,
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Earthology: Why Gardening Is For The Birds
I truly love to garden! I love to eat the veggies I’ve grown, sitting around the table with my family looking at a vase full of the flowers I’ve helped to cultivate. And while I love basking the literal “fruits” and vegetables of my labor, one of my favorite parts of gardening is actually watching
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Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (May)
Warmer weather is finally here to stay, at least in my neck of the woods. Though we are in for a rainy one this week, sunshine and warmer temps aren’t far behind. Last month, I finally got out to my garden and started some of my favorite hardy veggies! And now, it’s warm enough to
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How to Keep Cats Out Of The Garden
While I don’t have a feline friend to call my own, my neighbor’s cat does like to wander throughout my garden. And while I don’t mind the company, cats really can be quite devastating to a garden. If you’re having difficulty keeping your garden feline-free, take a look at these tips and trips to safely
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Pests And Their Nests And What To Do About Them
Anyone who’s been gardening for a substantial amount of time knows one thing, and they know it well: pests can destroy even the healthiest of gardening plots. But pests can be hard to identify, and it’s crucial you do so quickly to save your crops. Here are some of the most common garden pests, with
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Edible Garden Ideas And A Plant Based Recipe From The Garden
I absolutely love growing things that I can eat! There’s nothing more satisfying after a season of growing than indulging in the literal fruits of my labor. It’s tons of fun to cook with things from the garden! That’s why I’m sharing my edible garden ideas with you, you can plant these for homegrown fruits
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Chicken Coop Designs That Are Stylish
I love my little chickens and all of the eggs they produce. I feel like a farm girl heading outside in the mornings to check for eggs, and I would have it no other way. The addition of chicken has been cost effective for my family over the years, though coops are expensive up front,
