Here in Michigan the weather is finally warming up during the day and staying warm enough at night that we can really start our garden. Until recently it was still getting so cold at night that the plants weren't safe outside. This year we are starting a pallet garden with many vegetables. While we love having fresh veggies on hand we also love having fresh herbs. It turns out … [Read more...] about DIY Mason Jar Planter
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DIY Backyard Projects To Add Personality [Cheap And Easy]
One of my favorite parts of having a backyard space is the pops of color and the array of different ornaments that express your own personal style. Whether it is metal art or fabric pots, having those distinguishing pieces in your backyard is what gives it a personality of its own. Sometimes those personal pieces can come at a huge expense to your pocket books. But honestly, if … [Read more...] about DIY Backyard Projects To Add Personality [Cheap And Easy]
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 scarves away, and feel the sun on your skin. This kind of victory … [Read more...] about 10 Fun Spring Activities For Preschoolers
Hands-On Fun With Planting Spring Flower Bulbs
With spring upon us, there’s no better time to have some green-fingered fun with flowering bulbs, at the same time bringing some color into our homes. The end of March and through into April is the best time of the year for flowering spring bulbs, with everything from fragrant Muscari – also known as grape hyacinths – through to daffodils, a crocus or two and tulips now … [Read more...] about Hands-On Fun With Planting Spring Flower Bulbs
How To Build A Tiered Garden On A Slope [Terraced Garden Beds]
A sloped garden can seem like a bit of a nuisance; it’s notoriously difficult to plant anything on a hill and there is a risk of erosion. Such a slope, though, can easily become a thing of beauty with a little effort, vision and a touch of landscape gardening. Terraced garden beds, whereby a terraced garden wall is used to break up the slope and make it more usable, have huge … [Read more...] about How To Build A Tiered Garden On A Slope [Terraced Garden Beds]
Complete Directions For How To Plant A Tree
Here are instructions for how to plant a tree. Tree planting is a great family activity and it is a great way to mark the birth of a child. The goal in planting trees is a robust healthy tree that will thrive throughout its life expectancy. To achieve this, the trees must be carefully handled until they are planted and then placed in the ideal environment to … [Read more...] about Complete Directions For How To Plant A Tree
5 Easy Garden Plants That Won’t Fail You
Gardening is a wonderful activity for the whole family. Whatever your time schedule, physical ability or level of expertise, there will be a way for you to grow some of your own food. Even beginners can have success by starting with easy garden plants. Here are 5 easy food crops for you to grow and growing tips to help you succeed. With food prices increasing and families … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Garden Plants That Won’t Fail You