Tired of the cold weather in your neck of the woods? I completely understand! Around halfway through the winter here in Utah, I get desperate for some warmth and some pretty plants! That’s why I make it a point to visit the botanical garden in my area on a day when the winter weather is […]
Outdoor Living
Beekeeping For Beginners
Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 07:28 pm Growing up, my father had a huge honey bee colony out behind our house. Though we weren’t allowed around it without proper gear, I loved to help my father with it when it could. And it was so much fun to collect the honey! Since I […]
What To Do With All Those Rocks In Your Garden
Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 07:34 pm Every year when I plow my garden rows, I am amazed at how many rocks I end up digging up. And no matter how many I removed from my garden beds the year before, there always seems to be more. I swear that this year left […]
How To Store Your Saved Seeds
Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 06:56 pm If you want to grow heirloom tomatoes every year, or heirloom anything really, it’s probably a good idea to learn how to store your saved seeds. These tips for saving seeds will keep your seeds in tip-top shape throughout the winter and into the next growing […]
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (August)
Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 06:55 pm It’s getting hot, hot, hot in my neck of the woods and my garden is getting ready to bust! Seriously, I feel like I have squash plants everywhere! I’ve harvested a healthy crop of lettuce at this point and should have another on the way soon. […]
To Cement Together Your Modern Landscape Use Concrete Planters
Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 06:54 pm I was at World Market this past weekend and I couldn’t help but fall in love with their expansive selection of concrete planters. They were super affordable, so I got a few for my indoor plants. But I got to thinking, why not purchase a few […]
How To Save The Monarchs
Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 06:53 pm Have you ever seen photographs from the famous monarch butterfly migration from America to Mexico? It’s quite a sight. And though some have been lucky enough to witness this in person, fewer butterflies returning for the migration every year. Not only is this detrimental to our […]
What Every Cottage Garden Needs
Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 06:30 pm I don’t know about you, but I just love the look of a cottage garden. There’s something about them that just look so magical, homey, and oh so timeless. If you’ve been inspired to create a cottage garden of your own, take a look at this […]
Secrets MLB Grounds Crews Use That You Can Use On Your Lawn
Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 06:25 pm If you’ve ever been to a professional baseball game, chances are you’ve admired the bright green grass of the outfield at some point. For years I wondered how to make the grass in my own backyard look the same kind of bright green! Fortunately, one of […]
Tips To Create A Nurturing Greenhouse
Last updated on October 28th, 2019 at 01:28 am Though my greenhouse isn’t that large, it is easily becoming one of my favorite parts of my backyard. I love opening the door to our greenhouse and soaking in all of the heat and humidity! Since we have built our outdoor greenhouse, I’ve planted things like […]