I needed an easy tomato trellis because I have a love for indeterminate tomatoes. Most trellises I’ve seen just can’t handle these guys well. If you’ve ever bought one of those little tomato cages at the garden center, you know exactly what I mean. You pop one of those …
Today is about budget kitchen transformations and the best way to paint cabinets. So one thing that has bothered me since we moved in to our house is that our kitchen is so dark. The kitchen is on the east side of the house so bright light is limited …
It’s most economical to plant your raised garden bed using seeds. When it comes to my vegetable garden that I grow in raised beds I greatly prefer growing my veggies from seed. I currently have 96 square feet of beds and it would be ridiculous to try to do that …
Adding a flower bed does not have to be hard. After trial and error, I have found out in my experience there is a way that is superior. I find this method far easier while being healthier for your soil. There is no need to dig up all of …
Sweet Tea. There isn’t anything better on a hot summer, or spring, day than a nice big glass of sweet tea. Being from the South, I’ve had more than my share of sweet tea over the years. It’s something so simple, yet so many people mess it up. Too …
When I started out gardening, I had no idea how to build a raised garden bed. While I was convinced of the benefits, making anything was far above my knowledge and ability. So when I wanted to get started, I just bought those prefab raised garden boxes. As a result …
I love spring! It’s amazing how much the garden can change literally overnight. I went away for the weekend and came back this morning to some amazing surprises. Most of my blooms took a while longer than normal to get started this year. The cold air wanted to stay …
When you want to get started growing vegetables in your raised garden bed, whether you are using the square foot gardening method or just doing your own thing, a big decision is deciding how to plant. You don’t have many options, but there is one option that is clearly the …
Prepping My Vegetable Garden. One of my favorite things about spring is getting to plant my garden! Fresh okra, tomatoes and cucumbers are unbelievably amazing. You can’t beat the taste of salad greens picked fresh from your garden or fresh salsa. The best part is knowing how it is grown …
Who doesn’t love a spring vacation? Especially when it is to a warmer climate. Even better? When you get to go for a full month and come back just in time for the warmth to hit full-time at home. So this was my story this spring. We spent a …