Unwelcomed Guests: Garden Pests

garden pest tips

When we started our garden earlier this spring we were full of hope and optimism. Certain that we would be reaping bushel baskets full of peppers, tomatoes, squashes, etc., we carefully plotted and staked.  Everything was moving along as planned until… The garden variety (pun intended) pests must have gotten a memo about our new garden […]

Flutters By: Butterfly Garden How To

butterfly garden diy

The past two days have been wild at our house… literally.  We had squirrels (naturally), snakes, and wasps. Two Carolina wrens decided to make their home in one of our hanging planters. By the way, they are the cutest! They mate for life and use the nest building as bonding. They gathered things from around the yard all weekend. The […]

Healthy Eating: Finding Fresh Produce

finding fresh produce

Eating healthy can be challenging.  Much of “getting it right” has to do with taking steps in advance.  However, with proper planning, you can have an abundance of good, healthy food at your fingertips.  Once you have made the commitment to eating healthier you have to get the right ingredients. So the question is… where […]

Patio Gardening: Container Herbs & Tomato

container herb garden diy

I have had several requests for some type of gardening post. I had a couple for herb gardens and a mention or two about container gardens. I have decided to give you a taste of both today. Not only will this project produce amazing ingredients for your meals, but it will also make a lovely […]

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