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Collection of the Best Cheat Sheets.
This collection of cheat sheets give you a handy way to find the info you want quickly. Sometimes, I just wish there was an easy way to have all the great information that you find online handy in one place, don’t you? Cheat sheets are the way to go. These helpful graphics and charts make […]
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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 Best Orange Flowers for your Garden
With Halloween almost here, my mind looks for the color orange. Orange is such a rich color. People tend to think of orange as a fall color because of Halloween and pumpkins, but there are many orange flowers that bloom in the summer and add sizzle and dramatic flair to your garden beds. Both annuals […]
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How to ripen Green Tomatoes Indoors
I recently had to figure a way to save my crop quickly so I decided to ripen green tomatoes indoors. If you have been reading my blog, you will know that I had a run in with the squirrels in my garden. It was totally heartbreaking for me to see the damage they did to […]
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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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6 Easy Houseplants to Grow
I used to mainly grow indoor plants. Most of my time, now, is spent with my perennials and vegetable garden, but I still have a love for houseplants that can be grown indoors. They bring nature into your home and can be used to decorate, and even clean the air in your home. These easy […]
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Cozy Courtyards – For when Space is at a Minimum
10 Fabulous Cozy Courtyard Spaces. I have a good sized yard now so I can pretty much do what I want with my garden beds. But there have been times in the past when I had just a strip of space between me and my neighbor, or a tiny back yard that could only hold […]
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Phalaenopsis Orchids – Exotic Perfection
Imagine a beauty of a plant that you could water by just adding three ice cubes once a week. Does that seem impossible? It really is, if you purchase a phalaenopsis orchid (commonly known as a Moth Orchid.) Did you know that there is a National Day devoted to orchids? It’s celebrated on April 16 […]
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How to Water Dry Hydrangea Flowers
Did you know that it is very easy to water dry hydrangea flowers? We all know how wonderful the blooms are as cut flowers but drying them makes them even more long-lasting! One of my favorite garden flowers is the hydrangea. My bushes are lovely this year and also very surprising. My soil has turned […]
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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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Planting Tip for Big Pots – Use Packing Peanuts
Packing Peanuts = Light pots and Less soil I love the look of large planters. They bring nature onto patios and decks. Many stores carry very large designs that are just gorgeous. But large planters can be cumbersome and heavy to move around because of their size. They also use a lot of soil which […]
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How to Grow Baptisia Australis
Baptisia Australis perennials are rugged and easy to grow. Their lupine-like spires of bloom are real attention getters and they have season long interest from foliage too. They are also often referred to as wild indigo. Baptisia Australis is Easy to Grow I have transplanted divisions of my original small plant many times in my garden […]
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Weird things you Did not Know you Could compost.
I am a huge fan of composting for vegetable gardening. The end product is wonderful for your soil and also makes use of things that are otherwise discarded which end up on the refuse piles and leave a big carbon footprint. The home is full of unusual compost items that you may not have ever thought […]
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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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Growing Thyme – Fragrant Herb – How To Grow
One of the delights of gardening is growing herbs. They are simple to grow and add tons of flavor to your recipes. Growing thyme is easy. The plant is a perennial that comes back year after year. It is a fragrant herb that I use in cooking all the time. There are quite a few […]
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How to Grow The Best Daylilies
These tips for growing daylilies will ensure that yours are the stars of your neighborhood. They are easy-care and even deadheading daylilies is a simple task! Daylilies are one of those perennial bulbs that everyone should try to grow somewhere in their garden. I have several patches of them. The flowers are showing and dramatic […]
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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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Growing Oregano – From The Planter to Italian Dishes
Most people who cook will have used the dried version of oregano, but growing oregano is easy. If you love the flavor of garden fresh taste in your recipes, be sure to try growing herbs. Oregano is a herb used in many international dishes, but is best known for use in Italian recipes. Oregano is […]
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Strawberry Begonia – Great as a house plant or a ground cover
I’ve always considered strawberry begonia plants as an indoor plant, since that is the way that I have generally grown them. But I had a surprise this year when I discovered that the plant is a hardy perennial for me here in North Carolina. Growing Requirements for Strawberry Begonia Plants I purchased several small strawberry […]
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Growing Basil – Learn how to grow it easily – Annual
There is nothing quite like growing herbs to add a farm fresh flavor to all your recipes. And if the plant is easy to grow, even better! Every kitchen gardener should try their hand at growing basil. If you are into vegetable gardening, it’s a great herb plant to add into your crops, too. Basil is […]
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Mexican Hat Coneflower – Sombrero Perennial
My local garden center does not often have plants that are too much out of the ordinary, so I was delighted to find this Mexican Hat coneflower right here for sale in Raleigh. This interesting variety of coneflower is also called the “Red Prairie Coneflower.” The perennial served as a dye source for Native Americans […]
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Growing Clematis – Great Vine for Mailboxes
These tips for growing clematis will help you give this vining plant a home in your back yard. Last spring, I repurposed an old mailbox into a place for my garden tool storage. I planted a few different plants around the base, but I was never happy with the look of it. I decided I […]
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Backyard Retreat Ideas – Some of My Favorites
These backyard retreat ideas are perfect for a lazy day. From a simple stone chair to a lavishly planted shady nook, these are all my idea of a great backyard retreat. We spend a lot of time in our backyards. They are a place for relaxation and getting a recharge from the day. Why not […]
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Growing Garlic from a Single Clove
Growing garlic is very easy to do. All you will need is a single clove to grown an entire head of garlic. But you can’t just buy garlic from the store and think that it will grow into garlic heads. Most of the garlic sold in the supermarket has been treated so that it will […]