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 absolutely beautiful and will have the longevity that I am looking for, they have a price tag that would limit me from getting multiple beds in a single growing year. ...
Gardening
How to Grow Peas
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 baskets, or other containers if you have limited space. And the best part - you can start your peas outside now! How to Grow Peas The first thing I want you ...
Signs of Spring in the Middle of February
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 is starting to wake up the earth bit by bit. I'm used to seeing crocuses around St Patrick's Day, but these beauties and quite a few like them, were in full bloom on President's ...
Planting Calendar – Eastern PA & Southern NJ
I have seen quite a few planting calendars circulating on Facebook lately. They are coming from various bloggers, seed catalogs, and garden centers. And while I'm sure these planting calendars contain lots of great information, one key part of information is missing from all of them ... A location! It may seem obvious that if you are in Maine you have a different growing season than someone in Florida, but did you know that even within the same state, you could have very different ...
Homesteading Goals for 2017
Homesteading Goals for 2017 Homesteading is a lifestyle of self-sufficiency. For our family, it's a way of life on our little 1/4-acre in the middle of suburbia. While there is still a lot we rely on others for, there is a lot we can do for ourselves. Through gardening, food preservation, and a lot of DIY we are teaching our children to be self-reliant and we are working together as a family to have the things we need. These life skills are a primary focus when we ...