We live in a backyard full of trees with perfect spots for bird feeders. I love the chance to feed birds and decorate out in the woods but buying new feeders to put in all the perfect spots cost way too much money. That’s why I love finding easy ideas to create new birdfeeders and…
Do you have a gardener on your holiday shopping list and you’re not quite sure what to surprise them with this year? People who love to spend time outside have a unique list of things they want. If you are wondering what to get a gardener for special celebrations, then I’ve got some great ideas…
Did you know that marigolds are some of the easiest seeds to save and plant year after year? As a child, we would harvest literally hundreds of marigolds each year that we would store and plant the next year. Now that I have my own gardens and yard, I still save marigold seeds each year…
Saving fresh garden produce is one of the most satisfying hobbies in the world. There is just something so rewarding about picking something out of your garden and saving it back so you can enjoy it all winter long. If you are interested in learning how to preserve your garden vegetables and fruits, here are…
Have you ever built vertical structures for your garden? A few months ago, I built an arch for my green beans and I really wasn’t sure if it would work. But now that I am several weeks into the growing season, I have to admit that I am hooked on vertical gardening. There is something…
There are some things that just grow better when they have something to climb on. Many popular vegetables and flowers like cucumbers, beans, morning glories, and tomatoes do better when they are able to go up instead of just sprawl on the ground. If you are looking to explore vertical gardens, then I’ve got some…
It’s still winter but that doesn’t keep the gardening activities from happening. True, I can’t plant seeds in the flower beds outside but I can still stay really busy doing the winter gardening activities that have to happen to ensure that summer gardening is successful. Here are some of the things I’m doing during these…
I love working in the greenhouse growing flowers and vegetables even in the winter months which is why I love winter sowing. This is a fun way to enjoy playing in the dirt during the middle of the winter. Gather your supplies, make the mini-greenhouses, and start the process. Join me as I start winter…