When I spied both mums and pumpkins at Aldi for under $3, I knew this festive fall idea must be re-shared. I mean, how cute are these? It will never get old. Last Saturday, some brand new friends joined our […]
Beautiful Creativity: Fall Flowers Planted in a Pumpkin
Oct6
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Easily Divide Hosta and Daylilies (and have free plants for life)
Feb22
Can you believe it’s that time of year again? We’ve been having unseasonably high temps in the south, so our daffodils, hostas and buds are coming early. I always revisit this post because I continue to divide my free plants. For […]
Succulent Love: Brown Thumbs Unite!
Aug29
It was my first apartment and someone gifted me a lovely potted plant. There were a few varieties planted in the base and soon, they all died, except for one. I couldn’t identify it, but I knew it was not […]
Our Son’s Surprise Landscaping Present to Me
May12
A few weeks ago, I shared about some of our landscaping challenges and asked for your input on favorite flowers etc. Thank you so much. I have taken note and continue my list because there’s just nothing that brings such […]
Landscape Challenges, Request for Advice and a Coupon
Apr10
While completely uprooting this city-suburban girl and moving her to the country some seventeen years ago created a fair share of bedlam moment stories, it also created beautiful more ones than I ever deserved. Yes, I’ve “almost” acclimated to country […]
My Garden is Finally Planted: Organic or Not?
May16
I finally have my garden planted and with over 100 plants, I am beginning to think I may be too lazy for this huge endeavor.
Are you Ready for Planting Season? (plus sample giveaway)
Mar16
Are you ready for planting season? It’s unbelievable to think I am already planning my garden. My desire is to be more self sustaining on our homestead.
How is Your Garden Growing? Tasty Tuesday
Jun21
Typically, it’s about this time of year when I lose all desire to care for my garden. I mentioned before that I tripled my garden size, which felt so productive in the spring, but now is when reality sets in […]
It’s Gardening Time: Starting Seeds Indoors
Mar28
It’s hard for me to think about gardening when it snowed in NC today, and yet it was 80 degrees just last week. But even with crazy weather, every one can get a jump start on gardening season by starting […]
How is Your Garden Growing?
Jul20
One of my goals this year is to be a bit more self sustaining. I love the concept of it, but somehow the reality of it isn’t syncing up with my dream of “Little House on the Prairie” living. For […]
Spring Blooms…
Mar27
Finally, the sun’s rays peaked through the clouds with the last hint of frost’s chill callously clinging to the branches. Our homestead’s first day of spring blooms greeted the morning – just a few sprinkled haphazardly throughout our lot line. […]
Growing Asparagus Plants in My Garden
Jun4
It’s this time of year when the first fruits of my garden (or literally vegetables) are coming to fruition. When I go to water my precious plants, I still have a spring in my step and I haven’t been burned […]
