I love to grow my own tomatoes because my family and I eat a lot of them! I try my best to work in a little lycopene wherever I can in my own dinner and lunch recipes. If you are short on garden space, or just want to add a little greenery somewhere else, try […]
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5 Ridiculously Easy Ideas For Growing Microgreens Indoors
Growing microgreens is a great way to get your green thumb ready for the crazy summer months that are sure to begin here in a few months. Often times, microgreens are grown directly in water, making them incredibly easy to manage for most people. Get ready for the warmer months ahead with a few of […]
How To Save The Monarchs
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 ecosystem, but it can be a bummer if you […]
Plant Of The Apps
What if there was an app that could identify different plants for you? I had this very thought while looking at this beautiful Philodendron variety at the grocery store the other day. I mentioned this thought to my daughter later in the evening, and she whipped out her phone to show me exactly what I […]
All About Growing A Medicinal Herb Garden
I am a believer in the healing power of plants! While I wouldn’t trust a combination of a few herbs to necessarily cure my auto-immune disease, I do think that a little peppermint can do wonders for an upset stomach! If you want to add the healing power of herbs to your garden, you should […]
How to Keep Cats Out Of Garden Areas
How do you keep cats out of garden areas? It’s a dang good question and one I am frequently asked. 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 […]
Living Large: How to Plant Big In Tiny Spaces
How to Plant Big In Tiny Spaces: It can be a bummer when you only have a tiny backyard to do your gardening in. But just because you have a small yard doesn’t mean you can’t grow plants that are bright, bold, and full of instant appeal. These beautiful plants will grow well in your […]
6 Tips Every Hummingbird Lover Should Know
I absolutely love hummingbirds. We have a hummingbird feeder just off of our deck and I love to sit and watch them on Saturday mornings with a cup of tea or coffee. They’re such busy little workers, and it inspires me to get more done in my own life! Though they’re cute, hummingbirds can be […]
Spring Seed Bombs
Spring is in the air and my garden is definitely ready for it. Though we got a few inches of snow over the weekend, I’m confident (hopefully…) that it will melt soon and I can really start working in my garden. Until it melts, I’ll just have to do with making these DIY seed bombs! With a […]
