I love finding “greetings from” murals when we are out on road trips. Whether you are planning a trip or spending the summer in your garden, you may want to make a “greetings from my garden” tumbler using some cheery floral infusible ink and a heat press machine. *This design could also be resized and…
It may be the first week of January, but I’m already actively planning for spring gardening! There are lots of things I can do right now to keep my hands occupied, my brain dreaming and get things ready for planting season. Here are 6 things I’m doing right NOW so I’ll be ready when it’s…
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…
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…
One of my focus projects at the farm is restoring our rock walls and turning the area around them into a place of beauty again. Many of the rocks have fallen down and the wall is overgrown with weeds and scrub bushes. Recently, I spent some time working on the rock wall and adding 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…