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Recycled Items to use as Seed starters
There are so many household items that you can recycle to use as seed starters. Most are very inexpensive to use and would be great to get kids interested in gardening. The gardens have been put to bed for the winter, but these are the months to think about starting seeds indoors, so that they […]
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Creative Planters – Why Didn’t I think of That?
It seems that almost everything that is found around the house can be turned into creative planters. No matter how large or small, a plant seems to be able to find its way into anything with an opening large enough to put in some soil. Typewriters, bicycles, cowboy boots, paint cans, child’s wagons and even […]
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How To Winterize Garden Tools
Now is the perfect time to winterize garden tools. The garden will be resting for a few months but tools still need TLC. Once the cooler weather sets in, and thoughts of the upcoming holidays come to mind, that last thing we want to think about is gardening. But trust me, your garden tools will […]
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DIY Italian Herb Vinegar
This recipe for Italian Herb Vinegar is perfect for any Italian or Mediterranean recipe. I love growing herbs and combing them with vinegar and oil gives me a great ingredient for cooking. Herb infused vinegar oils keep the flavor of the herbs well and add such a special taste to any recipe. Make Your Own […]
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Cut and come Again Vegetables
Teach your child the joy of gardening with these fun projects using cut and come again vegetables. This vegetable garden hack is easy to do and makes use of vegetable parts and pieces that would normally end up in the trash. Vegetable gardening is so rewarding. But not everyone has the space for it. There are […]
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DIY Giant Terracotta Jingle Bells
Ring in the Festive Season with Terracotta Jingle Bells Christmas will be here before you know it. If you are looking for a special DIY Christmas gift for a gardener, these giant jingle bells will ring in the festive season in a natural way. They are easy to make and are a great gift idea […]
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Sun Faces for Your Garden
Brighten up your Garden with One of these Sun Faces One of my neighbors has a great collection of sun faces on the wall of their sun room. You can see it featured in the main photo of this collage. The sun is often portrayed with a face. The roundness and brightness of it just […]
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Interesting Paths and walk ways
My Favorite Stone and Natural Pathways. Garden paths add so much to your back yard space. They take you from place to place in the garden, and if used properly can also add a bit of mystery to your outdoor space. There are so many materials to use for your garden paths. Some are very […]
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Garden Faces – Who’s Looking at You?
These Garden Faces Add a Touch of Whimsy to any Garden Setting. Garden faces take normal outdoor settings to a new level with their whimsical appeal. Helen Keller once said: “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.” This quote somehow seems to fit into this collection of garden faces. Garden […]
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The Importance of Bird Houses – Bird House Benefits
The birds that visit your backyard are a part of the whole ecosystem. The Importance of bird houses can’t be understated if you want to attract birds to your yard. Having a home for your feathered friends adds some interest to your yard and makes sure the birds will keep visiting. There are also many […]
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Growing Potatoes in a Trash Bag
This project for growing potatoes is a simple and yet very effective vegetable garden hack. Just combine everything into a large trash bag. The potatoes will grow in the bag itself, saving the space for other veggies and works really well. I’m a meat and potatoes kind of girl. No meal seems quite complete with […]
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Newspaper Mulch – Control Weeds and Help Your Soil
Newspaper is a great product to use to control the weeds in your garden. It is beneficial in both flower and vegetable gardening. The newspaper adds a barrier that keeps weeds from growing. It retains moisture in the soil and adds organic material as it breaks down. The worms just love it! Making newspaper mulch […]
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Creative Hummingbird Feeders
These creative hummingbird feeders will attract the delicate birds to your garden with their colorful red designs. I am always fascinated when I see hummingbirds flitting around my garden. They are so delicate and seem to defy all rules of aeronautics as they hover over flowers gathering nectar. Hummingbird Feeders for any garden setting You […]
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DIY Humming bird Nectar
My mother recently gave me a hummingbird feeder and I checked out the cost of nectar at local stores. Everyone loves hummingbirds but keeping feeders full can become quite costly. Why pay retail prices when making your own DIY hummingbird nectar is such an easy to make and budget friendly garden DIY? Make your Own […]
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Saving Seeds from Heirloom Beans
My family comes from a long line of vegetable gardeners. I can still remember when my great grandmother had her vegetable garden, I used to wander through it when I was about 6. My grandfather on my mother’s side also had a huge veggie garden. (we used to snitch peas from it, hoping we would […]
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35+ Creative Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is one of those things which people have in their bathroom, that they use primarily for healing wounds and cuts. It is a shame to save this handy bottle for just medical uses, when there are so many more uses for it around the home. And it is so inexpensive too! Hydrogen peroxide […]
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How to Grow Your Own Pineapples from The Leafy Top
Did you know that growing pineapples from a discarded top is quite easy to do? I love pineapples. They are so sweet and the fruit makes great salsas and is perfect in cocktails and drinks. It’s wonderful grilled with a barbecue too. And one of the beauties of this project is that, if you don’t […]
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5 Generations in One Garden Bed
My family has long loved gardening. It all started with my great grandmother (and I am sure her mother before this but I never knew her). She loved vegetable gardening and particularly yellow pole beans. The seeds from her pole beans have been passed down from generation to generation and are now growing in my […]
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Testing Alka Seltzer and Copper to Clean a Bird Bath
As much as we all love to see birds splashing around in a bird bath, bacteria and grime will soon make it not such a pleasant sight. For today’s project, I am testing Alka Seltzer and copper to clean a bird bath. I have several bird baths in my garden beds. I just love to […]
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DIY Wooden Spoon Herb Plant Markers
Growing herbs adds a ton of flavor to all your recipes, but keeping track of what is growing can be challenging. These wooden spoon herb plant markers are both functional and decorative. Herb Identification might seem easy but those tiny seedlings have a frustrating way of looking the same! I have a large group of herbs […]
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Edging A Garden Bed with Vigaro Edging Strips
I have a garden bed in my front yard that I call my “Jess border.” The reason for the name is because my daughter and I made the bed together and it always has a big patch of sunflowers in the middle of it each year. Sunflowers are Jess’ favorite flowers. Like all my other […]
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20+ Plants for A Shade Garden plus My Garden Make Over
Trying to get color and interest in a shade garden can be a challenge. But there are some that don’t mind it at all . In fact, these 20+ perennial and annual plants love the shade. There is a lushness about them that I really enjoy, too. Keep reading to learn what you an grow […]
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Elizabethan Garden Statues – Manteo – Roanoke Island
My husband and I recently attended a wedding on the coast of North Carolina. While we were there, we took the time to visit the Elizabethan Gardens at Manteo on Roanoke Island. Seeing statues that depict characters from real life is so inspiring. For another post on this type of experience, be sure to check […]
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My Vegetable Garden Make Over
I love vegetable gardening. There is nothing quite like harvesting and cooking vegetables that you have grown. If you like to grow vegetables, be sure to ready my post about how to troubleshoot vegetable garden problems as well as some solutions. One of the problems that can happen when you start a vegetable garden is […]
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Natural Paths for Garden Beds
Anyone who has priced hardscaping lately knows how expensive it can be, particularly if you have large areas to cover. I am redoing my whole area that I used last year for veggies. Long story short, the squirrels were a nightmare for me and I don’t plan to go through that experience a second time. […]
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How To Make An Easy DIY Bean Teepee
This year, I changed my vegetable garden into a combined perennial/vegetable border. It’s a long story but basically, the squirrels got the better of my veggies last year and I swore never again. Since I will have flowers and vegetables growing in one space, I wanted some decorative and functional items in it. This DIY […]