I could live on pasta, from spaghetti and meatballs to manicotti and lasagna! Just close your eyes and imagine that first bite of your favorite Italian dish. Now imagine that you made that with fresh organic vegetables and herbs right from your own garden. Can you taste the freshness? Delicious, right? For all the pasta lovers out there, here’s How To Plant An Italian Garden. How To Plant an Italian Garden I’m a big fan of heirloom tomatoes as they come in every shape and size and each one has a unique taste. No two will ever be alike and… [Read More]
Yarn Macrame Plant Hanger
I remember as a child born in the late 70’s that our house and porch was often a gallery of macrame planters and wall hangings. Elaborate braided and knotted creations dotted with big wooden beads that held a variety of things like ferns and spider plants. My mom loved her macrame and I thought doing a modernized version might be a really fun spring or summer craft project! Here is my DIY Yarn Macrame Plant Hanger! While this yarn macrame plant hanger looks like a complex DIY, it’s actually not that difficult! It’s really just a cleverly created arrangement of knotted… [Read More]
Gnome Tea Cup Fairy Garden
As soon as spring hits my mind turns to gardening- outdoors, in containers, and yes, one of my favorite hobbies- gnome and fairy gardens! Even though I am quite the coffee drinker and could easily down a cup of coffee this big, as soon as I saw this big mug I knew it was destined for something else… and that came in the form of a simple and sweet DIY fairy garden to decorate my desk. I will build a small world in just about any container I can get my hands on and enjoyed creating this little Gnome Tea… [Read More]
How to Take Care of Your Mums (Indoors and Out)
Chrysanthemums (AKA “mums”) are a popular perennial flower to use in your fall decorating. This is partly because of how pretty they are (all those lovely Autumn colors they come in), and partly because of how easy they are to take care of! In fact, mums can pretty much be planted at any time of the year. They really aren’t that hard to take care of. Mums can thrive both in your garden beds outside or in pots. If you’ve got a new bunch of mums and you want to make sure they can grow well and look their best, then… [Read More]
7 Reasons Why Hummingbirds Are Avoiding Your Yard
Have you been trying to attract hummingbirds to your yard, but you have yet to spot a single one? Attracting hummingbirds can be a challenge at first, but the truth is there might be reasons why those hummingbirds are avoiding you! Take a look below at 7 reasons hummingbirds are avoiding your yard, so you can make the simple fixes needed to attract them instead of repelling them. Here are 7 important reasons to consider! 7 Reasons Hummingbirds Are Avoiding Your Yard 1. Your feeders are obstructed. Check for obstructions that might be preventing hummingbirds from getting to the feeders… [Read More]
How to Divide & Transplant Hostas in Your Yard
Do you have some areas in your landscape that need filling in? If so, hostas can be perfect for getting the job done. Separating old and large hosta plants is the perfect way to get free plants for your space. But the trick is knowing how to divide and transplant hostas properly. If done right, you can enjoy a beautiful yard for years to come. So how do you successfully transplant hostas? Try these tips below for transplanting hostas so you can make sure you do the job right! One of the best times of year to divide and transplant hostas is… [Read More]
7 Reasons to Grow Rose of Sharon
Rose of Sharon is an easy to grow perennial that can dress up your yard with bright blooms and sweet fragrance. If you have been considering your landscaping options, it may be the perfect plant choice for you! If you aren’t convinced, take a look below at 7 Reasons to Grow Rose of Sharon, and see what a beautiful and beneficial plant this can be! Rose of Sharon flowers come in a large variety of colors, so they can work with the color scheme of any yard! You could plant all of the same color, or plant a pretty mix!… [Read More]
How To Attract Pollinators – Adding Flowers to Your Vegetable Garden
Some people think that flowers should just grow in a flower garden and vegetables should just grow in a vegetable garden! I have always either surrounded my vegetable gardens with flowers or I’ve interplanted flowers in the vegetable garden. I know a lot of you are in the process of planning your vegetable gardens and I just want to encourage you to plan on adding flowers this year if it’s something you don’t already do. It’s a great way to attract pollinators to your garden! How To Attract Pollinators To Your Garden There are several good reasons to add flowers to your vegetable… [Read More]
