Can we ever really have enough fruit plants in our backyard gardens? I think not! I’m always dreaming of expanding, transplanting blueberries in different parts of my yard to see where we get the best yields! Unfortunately, when I first planted my blueberry bushes, I didn’t plant them in full sun. We’ve never gotten a…
Imagine finding one of the most toxic plants in the United States in your own backyard! That’s what happened to us when we found a suspicious weed that looked like a wild carrot. Thankfully, we knew not to eat it, and I quickly learned how to remove poison hemlock to protect our family. Deadly poison…
Does your kiddo have a favorite recipe?! Teachers, parents— these kids’ recipe cards can be a very fun memento or class project! This class recipe book template is perfect for preschoolers and young elementary students to capture the cuteness! It also works great for individual families or homeschool families. This free printable recipe template also…
Can you imagine growing a show-stopping dahlia from seed?! Starting dahlias indoors from seed is easier than you might expect, and it’s one of my absolute favorite things to experiment with in the garden. Such an impressive flower comes from such an unimposing seed. The first time we grew dahlias was in 2021. I was…
Can you imagine having a pick-your-own orchard in your very own backyard? That’s one of our family’s most treasured focuses in the garden! We decided to find the best blueberry companion plants to make the most of our garden space for fruit that will come back year after year! Companion planting blueberries allows us to…
For years I’ve been looking for a good cover or fence for my 4×4 raised garden beds. Soaking up the joy of the middle aisles, I found the Aldi Drop Over Greenhouse (raised bed covers) totally on an impromptu shopping trip. Boy am I glad I went in that day! Over the years, I’ve tried making…
Even if you don’t live in the tropics, it’s possible to propagate pineapple plants from tops of pineapples! Propagating pineapple is relatively easy and it’s a great gardening activity to try with the kids. Growing a new pineapple plant from the top of a purchased pineapple seems is worth the time spent on it, in…
Growing a vegetable garden takes a little bit of planning and a lot of care. If you’re new to gardening, you might be wondering what grows well with broccoli and other brassicas. Consider finding broccoli companion plants to increase the chances of a successful crop this year! Brassicas in general prove to be a challenging…
Whether you prefer salads or stir fry dishes, snow peas taste great cooked or raw! Growing snow peas is easy no matter how long you’ve been gardening. Discover some helpful tips about how to grow snow peas in your garden or raised bed and get them in the ground today! Growing snow pea plants in…
Looking for a sturdy cucumber trellis and snow pea support, I checked several stores before I found exactly what I wanted. My hunt ended at Tractor Supply, where I picked up two of the Panacea Tomato Towers. At 47-inches with 4 panels that you can position as you like, it seemed like the perfect solution!…