Some people go absolutely crazy for spring cleaning with their checklists and new products. Me? That's just not my thing. By the time spring is in the air, I'm up to my elbows in the garden and don't have the energy to deep clean the house. Luckily, I have the fall and winter holiday season, when my garden is at rest, to take the time to get our entire home holiday ready. Getting the House Holiday Ready Getting the house holiday ready is going to look a little different for ...
Countdown to Thanksgiving: How Much Food Do We Really Need?
It's November, and that means it is time to start thinking about Thanksgiving. Do you know how many guests you are serving this year? How much food should you make? Keep reading to get my tips on how much food to make for your Thanksgiving feast! Planning the Thanksgiving Feast In our family, Thanksgiving is a day to be together as a family, eat delicious foods, and just spend time together. Typically, we have anywhere from 10-18 people. I've already acquired the star of the show ...
Life Happened, but I’m Still Here …
I disappeared a little over 2 years ago. I 've missed blogging, but life happened. Here it is in a nutshell. Life happened, but believe it or not, I'm still here. While my daily interaction has been on the back burner, Happily Homegrown has still been part of who I am. I have been updating this site and responding to comments & emails while keeping things up to date on the back end. But, for the most part, things had to go on the back burner for the last two and a half years. ...
How to Make a Worm Compost Bin
There are many worm compost bins on the market, but most will run you a hundred dollars or more. I'm going to show you how you can repurpose items you already have to make your own worm compost bin and put it directly in the garden. Gardeners know that worm castings are the black gold of the compost world. You can purchase 12 lb bags from your local garden center for about $16. It adds up, which is why many people want to DIY it and have their own worms producing at home. On the ...
Gardening in Small Spaces
Gardening in small spaces means you can have your own Victory Garden no matter where you live. Container gardening and raised bed gardening help to make the most of your small spaces. No matter your living arrangements, you should be gardening. There I said it. Having your hands in the soil and growing even some of your own food is very rewarding. It's good for the soul. Don't worry if you don't have a huge backyard. Gardening in small spaces is possible if you look at things that ...