Last updated on May 29th, 2022 at 09:39 pmWhen you live in the mountains as I do, deer and other creatures like them become frequent visitors to your garden. These creatures are cute, so it’s unfortunate that they cause such gardening havoc! These little animals love to eat all of my favorite plants. Fortunately, over […]
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Bulbs To Plant In Spring
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:10 am I love bulbs! They’re usually the first sign that spring is coming, and I look forward to seeing the tulip leaves poking out of my soil in mid-March. Though a majority of tulips are planted in August or September, you can plant a handful of bulbs […]
Gardener’s Almanac A Monthly Guide to Growing: March
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:10 am 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 […]
Spring Cleaning For Your Garden
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:10 am Though we still have snow on the ground here in Utah, I can feel the seasons starting to change in my bones. The air is definitely still frigid, but there’s now a slight warmness to the air. While I did my best to clean out my […]
DIY Mason Jar Bird Feeder
Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 01:52 am 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 […]
Pamela Crawford Is On Your “Side”
Last updated on January 16th, 2024 at 07:53 pmGarden planters are a great way to brighten up any area of your yard. I am a huge fan of Pamela Crawford’s side planting baskets! They’re seriously beautiful and I think it’s a blast to put these elaborate planters together with different foliage as the season changes. […]
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (February)
Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 01:53 am One of my favorite months of the year is here! Though it’s too cold in my neck of the woods to start sowing soil, there are a few gardening chores I like to get out of the way for Spring. But even though the soil might […]
Professional Pruning Tips You Need To Know
Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 02:02 am Back when I first started gardening I thought that the only plants that would need to be pruned were rosebushes! Boy, was I wrong! Just after my first year of gardening, I quickly learned that there are a lot of plants out there, bushes, vines, and […]
Simple and Straightforward Solutions for Small Backyards
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:11 amOne of my nieces just purchased her first house (I know, how can she possibly be old enough for that already?!) and she has asked for my help when it comes to planning and designing her outdoor spaces. I know all too well that the yard is […]
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (January)
Last updated on December 5th, 2020 at 12:44 amWhile 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 […]