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…
DIY Pumpkin Fairy Houses
These DIY Pumpkin Fairy Houses were fun to make and a perfect addition to our fairy garden! See how we made them and save this to Pinterest so you can make them Last week the kids had fall break…
Benefits of Growing Zucchini Vertical
Come and learn the benefits of growing zucchini vertical and see how to do it too! If you love zucchini, save this post on Pinterest to try this next gardening season! Over the year, zucchini seems to be one…
Recipe for Refrigerator Pickles
My recipe for refrigerator pickles is easy to make and they are ready in just about one week. Save this recipe so you can make pickles with all those extra summer cucumbers! Our cucumber vines have really started to…
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…
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…
Clay DIY plant markers for garden beds
These simple DIY plant markers for garden beds are a simple way to help keep track of plants and they make perfect gifts too! Before this planting season kicks off, I’m determined to have my ducks in a row….
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…
Gifts for a garden lover
Here are some gifts for a garden lover that will make the plant people happy. From clothes to tools and more, these will all be good gifts for a gardener that has helped your life grow. When it comes…
The Best Clothing for Gardening
These clothes for gardening are the best clothing for gardening that I have been able to find. They hold up and they are cute too! My first few garden seasons here I spent a lot of time digging in…
Our roadside farm stand set up
This weekend we set up our first road side farm stand and I’m so excited to show you all a few of the details. This is technically our temporary farm stand set up because we actually have a run-in being…