When you think of planting a garden, you need to keep in mind that the key factor in getting your garden to actually grow is having the proper environment. Good soil and proper moisture control is crucial in allowing your … Read the rest
Make Your Own Moss Planted Ampersand
The ampersand is a classic symbol that we have all come to use as an abbreviation. It has recently taken over the home décor trend and you can find it in most all home stores in many different forms. This … Read the rest
Growing A Vegetable Garden Throughout The Winter
Having a garden is quite rewarding, but there are only a few months out of the year that you can do so, right? No! There are certain things that you can grow during the winter or even in colder climates. … Read the rest
What is your idea of a dreamy back yard?
The cold weather and snow storms will soon be setting in for most of us, but don’t let that stop you from dreaming up your idea of the perfect back yard. Get your ideas and inspirations going and start listing … Read the rest
Make Your Own Food Storage Shelf
You’ve worked hard all Summer to tend your harvest and grow the perfect garden. Now what? You can preserve all of that produce through canning and freezing, but some of them will actually keep for quite a while if you … Read the rest
DIY Tea Pot Fountain
File this under quirky, or clever. I really can’t make my mind up. But there is no denying that this is actually a working, with decent instructions, of how to set this up in your own garden.
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How To Store Potatoes For Winter
How many of you like potatoes, but have a hard time using them up before they start to rot or go bad? Did you know that there is an actual science behind storing your potatoes for the winter? Okay, maybe … Read the rest
How We Should Be Prepping Our Gardens In October
Our gardening chores don’t end with the start of Fall. There are a lot of things that we can, and should be doing in the cooler months to prep our gardens for the upcoming season and help them maintain their … Read the rest
What You Can Plant Now That Can Actually Survive The Winter
No matter if you have been gardening for years on end or if you are new to the idea, you know that it is not necessarily something you can do for little money. It takes both a lot of time … Read the rest
Adding Curb Appeal To Your Concrete
I’ve said it before, and I will say it again and again. The front of your home is the one place that will make the biggest impact on your guests. It is what gives your home it’s curb appeal and … Read the rest
Affordable and Easy DIY Patio Accents
If you are like me, you would love to have a beautiful and relaxing outdoor space. Somewhere to sit and relax in the quiet cool evening and just have a minute to yourself enjoying the fresh air. However, creating the … Read the rest
Underground Greenhouse Tutorial For Year-Round Gardening
Do you like gardening, but tend to go into a winter depression because you can’t enjoy those fresh fruits and veggies during those few cold months of the year? An underground greenhouse, or walipini, may be the option for you. … Read the rest
What We Should Be Doing To Prep Our Gardens In The Fall
When we think of Fall gardening, we usually think of harvest time and thinning out dying plants from the Summer. However, there are a lot of things we can do to better our gardens for the upcoming Spring, in … Read the rest
Toadstool Pumpkins
Are you looking for a way to dress up your garden for Autumn? This adorable craft from Martha Stewart is perfect for that. You can use a variety of types of squash from your own garden, and have nothing go … Read the rest
The Many Ways You Can Use Baking Soda
Baking Soda is such a versatile product. It can clean stains, whiten your laundry, and even act as an acid reducer. However, there so many more uses for it than you would even imagine. Head on over to Our Home … Read the rest