DIY Raised Garden Beds If you have ever looked on Pinterest for raised garden bed ideas, you probably had the same results that I did. Easily hundreds of beautiful gardens, made with just about any material imaginable, and at a wide variety of price points. While some of the raised garden bed kits are …
Originally published March 2016 Peas are one of my all time favorite spring vegetables. This year, I am growing 2 varieties of shell peas and 1 variety of snow peas. I start all of my pea plants from seed, and plant directly in the garden. They are extremely easy to grow, and even do well in hanging …
Growing up, most kids have chores, but few had such a delicious chore as picking strawberries from our family’s garden. That was a sure sign that spring was in the air. As a little girl, I loved strawberries alone or on top of the little yellow sponge cakes available at the grocery store. After …
The goal is simple, fill 40 bags with stuff you no longer need and get it out of the house. The task of filling all those bags, however, can be a bit overwhelming. Our 40 Bags in 40 Days Challenge is set up to help you declutter and spring clean your home while reflecting on the …
There are signs of spring all around us, even if it is the middle of February! Over the last two weeks, we have been enjoying these rather uncommon warm days by going for walks around the neighborhood, playing outside, and even getting some yard work done. One thing is for certain … this warm weather …
