Companion Planting : Flowers & Herbs that help repel bugs
Since we aren’t planning to create another whole huge garden this year (just some new, little ones!), I’ve had more time to think about what I want to plant where. Because of this, I’m a bit hyper focused on companion…
Watermelon Lemonade Recipe with mint
Lemonade is the quintessential drink of summer so I felt like I couldn’t let the summer begin without sharing a this Watermelon Lemonade recipe. It’s one of my family’s favorite recipes. My brother tends to make it multiple times…
How to build a stone garden bed
Do you ever have those projects that you just know are completely worth it but also simultaneously dread starting? That’s what the building of the stone garden bed and landscaping around the front of our barn was for me. This…
Rotini Pasta Salad with homemade Italian dressing
Each summer my family used to have big, family picnics with extended family that we would only see once a year at that picnic. Some of these people didn’t even make the cut for weddings and funerals. But, massive…
The best large stone planters for 2021
Planters are one of the easiest ways to add a little pizzaz to a porch, patio or garden space. Over the years, I’ve been guilty of buying cheap, plastic containers that were on trend or because I needed something quickly….
Creating a beautiful and functional potting bench space
When it comes time to plant each spring, one of the first places I set up is my potting bench. In fact, it’s usually set up before the season even begins because if it’s nice enough, I’ll plant seeds for…
