Are you tired of buying huge bags of cotton balls or makeup remover pads that you use once and then toss in the trash? If you are ready to step up your game and create a bit less trash each day, then you might be ready to make your own homemade make-up remover pads. These…
January has been full of snow and lots of cold weather. I’ve spent some time in the greenhouse but have also tried intentionally growing things inside. Having flowers and plants growing in the winter is good for me in so many ways. I’m also reading more blog posts, books, and articles to help me learn…
We have had a warm December so my daffodils are all up several inches. In fact, down by the creek, some of them already have buds. Today, I decided to try an experiment and dig up several clumps and see if I can grow them inside before the freezing rain and snow started to fall….
A little over a year ago I assembled my first greenhouse and started a journey of learning how to grow things in the winter. As we close the month of December season, I am excited to share some of my upgrades and updates. One of my favorite things to do each day is to spend…
Last week I had a couple of apples and oranges that were past their prime and were no longer good to eat. Instead of throwing them out, I decided to slice and dehydrate them to add to a simple simmer pot potpourri. Now my home can smell warm and cozy each day of the holiday…
Welcome to the short days of winter – where the nights start super early and the time to go outside is very limited. Just because a gardener can’t spend all their time outside should not mean they are stuck enduring the winter blues. Here are some of the go-to survival supplies that every gardener needs…
As summer ends and fall begins, it’s time to get the garden ready for the new season. There’s work to be done cleaning up the summer garden and removing all the dead plants. The hot season may be wrapping up but the garden is not quite done for the year. Here are some things I…
The idea of composting by saving food scraps is not new or original. Our grandparents have always found ways to improve their garden soil by letting the food scraps feed the dirt. But since many of us live in neighborhoods or have small backyard spaces, it is a little more challenging to find ways to…
I have a serious ‘black thumb’ when it comes to houseplants and am a forgetful gardener. I just seem to have a problem keeping houseplants thriving. Sometimes I over-water and other times I completely forget to take care of them. If you are like me and need some intervention, I’ve got some ideas and products…