My Grandma has the most beautiful hydrangeas in the state of Kentucky! Every year they bloom with hundreds of gorgeous blue flowers that line the side of her house! Since these hyndrangeas started from plants in her Mom’s garden, I really want to have some of these heirloom plants growing in my gardens. So earlier…
I love using fresh vegetables from our garden and the local market. We typically grow as many bell peppers as we possibly can so we can stock up our freezer and be ready all winter long. Here are 13 recipes using fresh bell peppers that are guaranteed to take your bell peppers up several notches…
The long days of summer give the kids an opportunity to get outdoors and play, but sometimes even the most creative kids get bored. They don’t want to do the same old things they’ve done every other day. That’s when it’s time to give them a few new pieces of gear that will help them…
Is school done in your area of the country? We just recently finished our last day and are excited to be starting our long Summer break. But the teachers and staff still have a few more days left. We decided it would be fun to tell them thanks for a great year by sharing a…
I love seeing the new flowers that keep on growing and blooming unexpectedly. When we moved in to our home last year we knew there were some rose bushes but didn’t know if they would make it this year. They were seriously overgrown and in need of pruning. Since I know almost nothing about roses,…
Recently our son turned 13! It is a big birthday! But if you have tried to plan a gift for a teenager, you know that it can be tough! My son had a list of things he wanted but nothing really clicked for me. I decided we just needed to give him money and let…
Today is Mother’s Day – the day we set aside to recognize the women who have done so much for us. My Mom is an amazing lady who has taught me many things over the past 40 years. But I have to admit that there are a few things she did not teach me. While…
Don’t you just love walking through your backyard? At least once a day, I take a walk around the yard to see what has started budding. Is there anything new showing beautiful color? What is blooming today that wasn’t there yesterday? And most days, I have my Canon EOS Rebel T5 in my hand. What’s…
It’s Derby time in Kentucky! That means time for hats, horses and lots of good food and fun! Many Kentucky kindergarten classes are having their Kindergarten Derbies, hat contests and special parties to celebrate this big event, but even if you aren’t in kindergarten, it’s time to bring out the fun! Here are a few…