Yesterday, we talked a little bit about designing a new vegetable garden and using succession planting principles to maximize your results. The garden image I shared in that article was from this past weekend (April 2014). To better illustrate …
Fun and Creative Garden Toad House Ideas
Did you know there are at least 10,000 GREAT reasons to invite toads into your yard and garden this summer? That's right! According to the USDA, just one adult toad will eat 10,000 pesky insects in a single summer. Not only that, these efficient …
Your Trusty Garden Journal
Do you keep a garden journal? I do. I received a beautiful blank gardening journal several years ago as a housewarming gift. By now, it is well worn and coffee stained - and filled with little details about my beloved daylilies, hostas, and future …
Beyond Skillets: 4 Must-Have Cast Iron Cookware Pieces
Cast iron skillets are so easy love. Whether inherited from a beloved grandmother, found at a bustling flea market, or purchased brand new, the origin of these durable and dependable skillets doesn’t really matter. Once one makes its way into your …
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No Digging? No Way! Vegetable Gardening the Easy Way
Why Plan a "No-Dig" Vegetable Garden Does the idea of a "no-dig" vegetable garden sound appealing to you? Then read on, because I have good news for you - especially if you are interested in growing organic vegetables. "No-dig" gardening became …
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Make Tortillas Like a Pro
Soft and warm tortillas play a big part in the success of many Mexican dishes. If you’re tired of your tortillas cracking and all the ingredients running onto your plate – (or worse, your lap!) - a tortilla warmer may be just what you …