Good Morning, Glories! I’ve got to be honest, this is the time of year when my blog productivity suffers. When it’s a gorgeous sunny spring morning, and my yard is calling me, I don’t have the strength of will to ignore it. So, this past week, David Copperfield and I spent the better part of…
Creating seed paper offers a unique blend of craft, environmental stewardship, and gardening. It’s a project that turns waste paper into beautiful, plantable treasures, making it a perfect activity for those who love to repurpose, recycle, and bring a touch of nature into their lives. This post shares how to make seed paper that you…
Hello from I-75, somewhere in Florida. We are on our way home from a truly delightful weekend in Sarasota. Our first visit to this lovely Florida city was this time last year, and now we are back for a delightful wedding. And we are quite smitten with the town. It’s lively, filled with art, easily…
This post shares a variety of materials, tips, and tricks to fill a large planter or pot, other than dirt! Because most of these fillers are items you most likely have lying about, these suggestions are also the cheapest way to fill planters! If you know me, you know I love a planter filled to…
Can you compost eggshells or put eggshells in your compost bin? Are composted eggshells good for your soil and garden? Can I get salmonella by putting eggshells into my compost and garden? Composted eggshells can be a rich source of nutrients that plants need. Here’s how to use eggshells for plants. It always makes for…
What an incredible, truly awesome time in which we live! I am writing to you as we zip along the interstate on our way to Philly to help our daughter pack and move. All these technological advances enable me to compose this note to you somewhere between North Carolina and Pennsylvania; click a button, and…
Looking for an easy pickle recipe? If you want to make one jar of refrigerator pickles or five, this is the perfect refrigerator pickle recipe. What Foods Say ‘Summer’ To You? Watermelon surely is on that list, in addition to ice cream and great hamburgers…right? What about barbecue? Not to get sidetracked, but here is…
Happy April, y’all! I hate to brag, especially to those in the northern climes, but Spring has sprung here in southern North Carolina. The leaves on the trees and bushes are that gorgeous new green that seems almost to glow. We worked in the yard all weekend! I’ll write a post about it soon, but…
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In this post, we discuss the benefits of companion gardening and how it can enhance your garden this year. Download and print our Companion Planting Chart for easy reference throughout the gardening season. There are numerous tips and tricks available for growing a healthy and thriving garden at home. I am thrilled to embark on…
Top of the Morning to you! Fun Fact ➡ this saying originated in the British Isles during the Victorian Era and is believed to be connected to the fact that the best part of the milk, the cream, rises to the top. So, the saying is thought to be wishing you the best part of…
I’ve got to be honest, my friends. It is hard to pop in every Monday all bright and chipper just days after another mass shooting in my country. I am heartbroken and at a loss for words that haven’t already been spoken. I just continue to pray that our leaders come together to find some…
This post discusses how to make compost tea, with our specific recipe. We also share our easy way to apply the compost tea to your garden, which doesn’t entail numerous trips to and fro with a bucket or watering can! This post is the fourth and final installment of the Compost Tea Series. The first…
Step by step instructions and parts list necessary to build a DIY compost tea brewer and recipe to brew your own beneficial compost tea. These plans will help you build your own homemade DIY compost tea brewer. This is the third of four posts that discuss compost and compost tea. In the fifteen years since…
Instructions on how to make a terrarium, plus material and recommended plants. Also, tips for terrarium maintenance. A terrarium is a great way to nourish that green thumb during those winter months. You are able to get a little dirt under your nails and revel in the satisfaction of watching something grow under your care….
How to make compost, what are the benefits of compost, and what can you put in your compost bin. Do You Compost? BAM! …and just like that, I’m all up in your personal business! But we’re all friends here, so I hope I haven’t gone too far and that it’s O.K. to delve into this…
