I have really enjoyed growing cauliflower this year. But, we have an awful lot of it. Much more then we can eat. And even though my kids will eat it….I’m afraid if they see it at every meal that they will soon get very tired of it. So, I gave a whole head away to […]
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Last week, I spent some time checking the vegetables my cool-season vegetable garden. I was looking to see how they were growing and if any were ready to harvest. I’ve also learned (the hard way) that it’s important to check for any insect damage so you can treat it early – I got hit bad […]
I love using companion plants in my garden. Companion or complementary plants have qualities that help other plants in the garden. They can repel bad bugs, attract pollinators and good bugs, fertilize the soil, prevent plant disease and in some cases – improve the flavor of fruit and vegetables. I am a huge fan of […]
I would rather shop for plants then clothes. Seriously…. So, I was so excited when it was finally time to buy the plants for our front landscape renovation. My husband came with me (he usually does, because I am known to buy more plants then what is on my list). My nephew, Kenny, also came […]
We have been in the process of renovating our front landscape. I must admit that it is a dirty job. I have purposely not shown a picture of the area of my front garden that is directly in front of my house. I have shown photos of other areas of my front garden before… But, […]
Do you love visiting your local Starbucks for that perfect cup of coffee? Or maybe you prefer an iced coffee like I do. Well, my mother absolutely LOVES coffee and Starbucks is a frequent stop of hers. The other day, she brought over a bunch of used coffee cups and sleeves. She had the great […]
The other day, I stepped out into my vegetable garden to get a close up look at how my veggies are ripening. Vegetable Garden It may be hard to tell what is what because at first sight, it looks like a sea of green. In the back I have cauliflower and carrots growing among the […]
Lately, I have been collecting toilet paper rolls. Now I know that may sound a bit weird to some of you, but I needed them for my garden. So how on earth can toilet paper rolls help you in the garden? Well, they are an inexpensive, environmentally friendly tool in which to start seeds indoors. […]
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