I may be a little obsessed… no matter how many seeds I buy or swap, I still NEED SEEDS. It’s really fun to be a collector of something so small yet so meaningful! I thought I’d put together a list of some of the best places to buy seeds – or swap for them! I…
This chicken nachos recipe was a huge hit in our home this past weekend! We love dishes like this on Sundays while we’re watching football in between meals after a big brunch. These chicken nachos are so easy to make and they taste delicious! We omitted the jalapenos and made a batch of chicken nachos…
There’s nothing like delicious grilled summer squash, seasoned to perfection. This mild vegetable works well with so many different dinners—salmon, chicken, pork, steak—and more. Try this super simple and very quick grilled summer squash recipe for a new family favorite side dish! Few things are as satisfying in gardening as enjoying the fruits and vegetables…
Growing basil is something every gardener should experience. In the herb world, basil’s reputation precedes itself. It’s touted as an herb that’s easy to grow and generally very happy in the garden. Basil care is easy enough for kids! Moreover, this fine culinary companion boasts an aroma that awakens the garden with visions of pizza…
During our gardening adventures this summer, we found some new garden friends! Our carrot patch attracted an Eastern Black Swallowtail butterfly who laid her eggs on the carrot greens. We noticed the swallowtail caterpillars once they were fairly large and beautifully colored with bright green and black bands. Our first caterpillar friend hatched into a…
It seems there’s always something after our precious gardens and the crops we grow. Whether it’s munching on your tomatoes one bite at a time, chewing plastic pots, or burying nuts literally everywhere, squirrels can be a pain! Try blood meal – squirrels hate it! Plus find out how to deter squirrels from garden, containers,…
Kids’ Recycled Planter from a Gatorade Bottle When it comes to creative art for preschoolers, painting is high on the list! Our daughter loved making this flower pot craft with plastic bottle, recycled for use in our garden. Your kids can try this flower pot crafting recipe, too. It’s relatively quick and we loved enjoying…
Children and gardening go together like ingredients and a recipe. If you teach your kids to garden, they’ll have a wonderful hobby and their own food for a lifetime! Gardening with my kids has been one of the most profoundly beautiful experiences. From the time they could walk, I’ve made sure to get them outside…
Almost the entire year of 2020 dumped a hot mess of stress on my lap, like many others, so I dove head first into Gardening for stress relief. I focused on growing plants from seeds and harvesting from our quarantine garden. After a major family emergency plus a pandemic, I turned to gardening as therapy….