I love sitting outdoors, listening to the songbirds while I enjoy my cup of hot coffee in the mornings! Songbirds add such a magical element to any garden, and it’s easy to feel like a Disney princess when the birds are chirping so close by. And while songbirds in the garden might sound too good […]
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Cucumbers Have Your Number For Many Things
More than just a casually discarded aspect of any house salad, cucumbers can be used for a variety of things throughout the home. Seriously! In fact, there are many benefits of cucumbers, from cleaning to beauty and home DIY, there’s nothing a cucumber can’t do. Need proof? Just take a look at them in my […]
Dig Into This For The Kids And Summer
I’ve always loved to garden, so when my young kids really started to show an interest in it, I couldn’t wait to help them fall in love, too. As far as I’m concerned, it’s never too early to start gardening! If your kiddos have shown an interest, too keep them busy this summer with these […]
Dinner Party Ideas: Spring
I love a good dinner party. It’s always fun to see your friends while indulging in a delicious meal! Part of the fun of dinner parties is coming up with a cool theme, but a good theme can be tricky to come up with. Fortunately, I’ve rounded up the best Spring dinner party ideas for […]
Earth Day Celebration Ideas For The Whole Family
Earth Day is one of my favorite Spring holidays. While I truly think that every day should be Earth Day, I love getting together with my friends and family to clean up trash at local parks, and plant some new plant life wherever possible. This year, Earth Day falls on the Monday after Easter, and […]
How to Clean Dirty Terracotta Pots
Terracotta pots are great for any type of plant. They offer a number of benefits over plastic and wooden planters. Terracotta absorbs water from the soil. They’re also helpful in preventing overwatering of your plants! Unfortunately, they will absorb fertilizers along with the water. They’ll also absorb minerals from soil and water. These can stain […]
10 DIY Projects for A Backyard Renovation
Save money with these backyard ideas on a budget! These backyard ideas and DIY projects are perfect! 1. Grow Your Own Trellis Glue these small pins to any surface and guide the growth of your summer vines. 2. Build Quick Cinder Block Seating Patio furniture is expensive! Make a quickie bench with a few inexpensive […]
How to Start Spring Sowing Indoors
As we brave the cold chills of winter, we can start turning our thoughts towards warmer days by starting our spring gardens indoors! February and March are ideal for growing starters inside. The warmth of your fireplace and a little sunshine coming through the window is all it takes to sprout a few seedlings. You […]
10 Ways to Display Your Succulents
Plant succulents in a teacup or mug collection. Use attractive logs and drill out the tops for planters. Use paper bags to cover plastic planters that succulents come home in. Carve out precious stones to improve the energy in your space. Watercolor homemade planters made from concrete and plaster. Find copper planters from various […]
Fast Raised Garden Bed Projects
I’m not so much a gardener for aesthetic or landscaping purposes, but I do enjoy gardening for fruits, vegetables, and herbs. While we could potentially put my garden directly into our soil, I prefer gardening in my raised garden bed. Problem is that my beds are about 10 years old now and it’s time for […]