Do you love the idea of growing your own organic vegetables but unsure on how to get started? Well then take a look at my top 10 tips to have you planting peppers, picking tomatoes, and be a gardening hub of information in no time. Vegetable gardening for beginners can seem daunting but you can do […]
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Native Plants Landscaping- Benefits And Tips
I spent nearly four years landscaping with native plants in a state park creating a butterfly garden for visitors to enjoy. Essentially I was just transplanting wild native plants and flowers into the park’s native plants landscaping area to attract beautiful species of birds and butterflies and even frogs, toads and lizards. Attracting wildlife to […]
The Mayapple Plant And Transplanting Mayapples
Whether you are creating edible landscaping for your homestead or you just enjoy native plants, mayapples are a great choice. Mayapples are fairly easy to grow and this edible wild food can be found for in large quantities right out in the woods. First, I will tell you some general information about the mayapple plant. […]
How To Grow Blueberries: A Beautiful, Bountiful Shrub
These easy-going shrubs are beautiful and they bare blueberries within 2-3 years. I just bought mine at a nursery because early spring is the best time of year to plant them. I talked to the people at the nursery, did some online research, and consulted with my mom to find out as much as possible […]
Thrifty Herb Garden: What, Why, and How
Do you like fresh herbs, but hate how much they cost at the grocery store? Here is a great idea- take matters into your own hands by making a thrifty herb garden! The thing about this window herb garden idea is you alway have herbs on hand for gourmet additions to your meals. It is […]
DIY Garden Markers To Label Your Plants
Last week I showed you how to make a Mason Jar Herb Planter. We’re really working hard to get everything ready for our garden so we’ll be ready for planting as soon as the weather is. This week I made DIY Garden Markers to help us keep track of all of the young plants we […]
10 Fun Spring Activities For Preschoolers
You’ve trudged through snowbanks. You’ve braved the cold winds. Furthermore, you’ve bundled up in eight different layers just to travel from the house to the car. It’s been a long siege, but you’ve finally made it- winter is over and spring has arrived. It’s time to shake off the battle gear, pack those coats and […]