The winter was cold. The air was frigid. The sky was grey for what seemed like days on end. You persevered through multiple holidays which left you little time for anything else. Occasionally you had a day where the weather would break and you would take full advantage of it. Maybe you decided to take […]
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If you were to ask others when they start fall cleaning I am willing to bet you will hear a variety of answers. Some people might say they start their fall cleaning in late summer. Others might say they start when the leaves start turning or falling. You might even find some who will say
So do ollas work for garden irrigation? I tried using DIY homemade terracotta clay olla pots to water my potted plants and raised beds this year. In this article, I will share my experience with you.
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I have a small bathroom in my house and space and functionality is always an issue. Since I don’t have a lot of cabinets and none of them are in close proximity to the toilet I needed a convenient place to have extra rolls.
Fresh green beans straight from your own garden, how yummy. But before you can enjoy the fruits of your labor you need to get them in your garden.
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There will be a direct reflection of what you put into your compost pile to how well it will make your garden grow. By making sure you are adding the right materials you can ensure your compost will be nutrient rich and balanced.
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My family enjoys watching the different birds that appear in our backyards all year round. We put out feeders, water, etc to keep them in our yards. My daughter even looks up what kind of birds she is seeing in a bird book.
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There is a saying among many gardeners that you need to “Feed the soil, and let the soil feed the plants”. That is very true, and the easiest way to accomplish this is with compost. And what could be better than having your own compost pile to enrich your garden with nutrients.
We’re Spreading a little Christmas cheer this holiday season with this “The 12 Days Of Christmas” infographic. It’s just a fun little gift that you can share with your family and friends.
With its eye catching mixture of leaf colors, the Coleus (Solenostemon) is a perfect plant for shaded garden borders, containers, and flower arrangements.
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Here is a brilliant way cut back on soil loss and retain more water in your flower pots by simply using coffee filters instead of screens or gravel.
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Is it time to cut back your ornamental grass? Here is a quick and easy way to do it in less than a minute.
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This fruit and vegetable garden checklist infographic contains 30 common fruits and vegetables you can plant in your own garden.
If you have 5 minutes to get a meal ready for baking then you have time to make this delicious recipe for baked chicken and rice.
We love to make candy around the holidays, but we often use our peanut brittle recipe at other times as well. It isn’t too hard and it turns out each and every time.
My family loves this shrimp dish that is bursting with flavors. The pineapple and bacon combination make a real flavorful taste treat.
Not all chocolate fudge recipes are created equal. My mom has been making this chocolate creme fudge recipe for years and it is the best fudge I have ever had. She always has lots of people asking for the recipe she has tweaked to perfection, it is that good.
When it comes to potato soup my mom’s potato soup recipe is the best I have ever had. I love the way the broth is cheesy but not overpoweringly so. We often have it for supper with some crackers and summer sausage on the side.
I like to make tasty meals for my family that are quick and easy. This pork chop and tater recipe is just that, it takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and tastes so good!!
