Last updated on November 15th, 2019 at 12:18 pm Mmmm..I love me some winter squash! When harvested fresh, there truly isn’t anything like it! Unlike Summer squash which is usually harvested earlier in the year, winter squash is harvested after the rind has hardened and the fruit has fully matured. Winter squash are best harvested […]
Vintage Furniture Perfect For Outdoor Living
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 09:59 pm Winter is coming in hot, but I can’t help but kind of think ahead to next season! We lived in our backyard HARD this Summer; spending almost every free moment cozied up by the fire or lounging around catching some rays. We spent so much time […]
Tips for Creating And Maintaining a Victorian Garden
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 10:00 pm Back when I was in 7th grade (I know, it seems like it was decades ago!) I visited my Aunt and Uncle for the summer in St. Louis, Missouri. At the time, I hadn’t ever been to their home before and I was absolutely enthralled by […]
A Newsworthy Way to Control Weeds in Your Garden
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 10:01 pm I hate garden weeds. They’re the absolute bane of my existence because it seems that when you’ve managed to (finally) get ahead of them, they find a way to pop up once again. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have enough time in the […]
Garden Design: Romantic Garden Ideas
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 10:02 pm If designed correctly, your garden could be one of the most romantic areas of your home! I’m not exactly sure what it is, but peonies, flower-covered archways, and a rosebush or two just look effortlessly timeless and just like a fairytail! If you dream of having […]
Harvesting: Lavender
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 10:04 pm For as long as I can remember, I’ve made it a point to grow lavender somewhere in my flower garden! Its aroma is absolutely incredible, it has a host of medicinal purposes, and it looks absolutely phenomenal paired with just about any other plant variety. For […]
Flowers to Make Fall Wreaths
Last updated on November 15th, 2019 at 12:18 pm It’s finally September! Although it’s still as hot as can be in my neck of the woods, I think now is a perfectly reasonable time to start decorating for fall! At the end of the month, I’m hosting a DIY Fall Wreath craft class for all […]
Fall Gardening Seeds to Make You Jump and “Sprout”
Last updated on November 15th, 2019 at 12:17 pm Fall is almost here and I’ve begun planning my fall vegetable garden! It can be difficult to decide what kinds of fall gardening seeds to use, especially if you live in an especially cold area. You don’t want the weather to kill your seeds before you have a […]
Vegetables to Start From Seed: A Gardening For Beginners Guide
Last updated on April 22nd, 2020 at 09:56 pm It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner: everyone is capable of learning to grow their own vegetables! The process can seem intimidating and I totally get it, but it’s a rewarding experience regardless of the outcome. Are you ready to try your hand at vegetable gardening […]
DIY Potato Planter Plan
Last updated on September 23rd, 2019 at 10:11 pm We’ll eat potatoes in just about any shape or form. My family isn’t picky, we like them baked, cut up in fries, mashed, and just about any other way you could have a potato. We use potatoes in at least one meal a week, so it […]