One of my favorite things to grow in the garden is okra. I love it fried, pickled, and cooked up in jambalaya or gumbo. It’s such an easy vegetable to grow and preserve. Here are some of my favorite ways to preserve okra for all-year enjoyment. This post includes affiliate links. It’s Okra Season The…
I’ve wanted to add a water feature to my garden area for a long time but didn’t want to spend any money on it. I inherited a pump from my parents a few years ago but couldn’t quite get it to work right with the pots and buckets I have. But recently, I got it…
Embracing Imperfect Gardening has become my unexpected theme this season. We finally planted the garden. It’s later than I hoped—definitely past the “Mother’s Day weekend” target that I usually aim for—but we got it done. And honestly? That feels like enough for this year. We’ve only been on the farm for a few weeks, and…
A few years ago, I inherited a huge coffee can full of buttons with every color, shape, and size you can imagine. I left them in a box and basically forgot they existed till recently I was cleaning out my basement and found them. At first, I thought about discarding them and sending them on…
There’s something about spring mornings that just feels full of potential. The air is crisp, the birds are chattering, and my garden bench is calling my name. Today started with muddy fingers, a warm cup of ginger tea, and a little bit of quiet joy. This post includes affiliate links. Some products were received to…
I have always loved honeysuckle. I know some people think they are a weed, but there’s just nothing quite like the fun of finding a little tasty snack out in the backyard along the fence on a hot summer day. But until recently, I had never thought about making honeysuckle jelly. Bring the nostalgic taste…
Spring has officially arrived! The days are longer, the birds are singing, and it’s time to swap out the winter layers for a good pair of garden gloves. After our recent move, I’ve been gathering up all my garden tools (which somehow managed to scatter themselves into every corner of the barn, shed and basement),…
Each spring, I get excited to start planning out what I’m going to plant in my flower beds. Some flowers are old favorites that make an appearance every year, but I also like to try something new to keep things interesting. This year, I’ve got a fun mix of both. This post includes affiliate links….