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….
Seed tape DIY from toilet paper
If you are an avid gardener then you have probably heard of seed tape. If you’re a novice gardener, then you might not have run into this handy, dandy, little helper yet. I’ve been using it for a couple…
Tips for growing tomatoes from seeds & through the season
This season I’ll be saying goodbye to my sixth garden and beginning planning for spring right now. I’m already collecting seeds for next season and determining what seeds I’ll need to order. Each year I always like to change up…
How to plan a garden
Learn how to plan a garden from start to getting vegetables and fruits in the ground. These simple steps will walk you through the process. When it comes to planning a garden, you might not think there’s a lot…
Tips for buying seeds online
Get all the tips and tricks for buying seeds online before you start planning your spring and summer garden! Christmas is over, friends, and do you know what that means? It’s time to garden plan! Here I am…
Tips for planting garlic cloves
Garlic is an essential ingredient in almost every savory dish I make. Now that we have a garden area large enough to accommodate fall plantings, I’ve started planting garlic cloves in the fall garden. Hardneck versus softneck garlic There are…
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…
Our Mother’s Day Traditions
To me, Mother’s Day has always been a holiday that’s about people and plants. That means, spending time with the people you love and giving plants as a gift. Mother’s Day also happens to be the day where we in…
Tips for planting flowers in pots
As we started to get a little warmer here, I’ve started planning out the summer patio décor. Using flowers and planters is the easiest way to add color, personality and life to any outdoor space whether it’s a patio or…
How to build a DIY raised garden bed
Learn how to build a DIY raised garden bed with us! Kevin built DIY raised garden beds for the first time about five years ago. He and his dad built them as a birthday present to me one summer…
Backyard Fire Pit Space
Right on schedule crisp, fall air is moving in at the farm. I always imagine this season as moving slower but yet here we are and it’s almost the middle of September already. Even without the business of fall sports…
Farmhouse Garden Tour 2020
The farmhouse garden has been a labor of love this year. But at a lot of times, it’s also just felt like labor. I’m literally standing back, looking at it now and I’m in awe of how much…
