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…
Irish Soda Bread Recipe
I ate Irish Soda Bread for the first time a few years ago. It was this delicious, dense, biscuit-like bread that I slathered with butter and enjoyed with a good cup of coffee. A friend made Irish Soda…
Marinaded Mediterranean Chicken Skewers
These Marinated Mediterranean Chicken Skewers are a delicious, low carb recipe and the perfect way to welcome spring and grilling season! I’ve been working on working off some of this pandemic weight for a few weeks now, and I’ve…
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…
Outdoor furniture set up | Chatham outdoor furniture review
See our patio outdoor furniture set up and our Chatham outdoor furniture review to see if we think it was worth the splurge! When the pandemic hit and retailers started getting worried, I had a large patio to…
Mediterranean Grilled Asparagus
Sometimes I find side dishes to be the trickiest things. You don’t want to spend too much time on them because they’re not the main dish. But if you’re like me, you still want them to be delicious, compliment a…
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…
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….
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 growing peas
Peas are one of my favorite vegetables to grow in the garden. There’s nothing like having fresh peas straight from your own backyard, and growing peas can be so easy if you remember a few, simple things. Peas…
How to kill weeds naturally (and grass too!) in garden beds
Most gardeners struggle with weeds and grass in their garden beds. But what if I told you that there is a way to kill weeds naturally in garden beds…and grass too? Well there is and I’ve been using this method…
