5 Reasons To Buy a Hot Tub for Your Outdoor Escape
My kids begged. And I mean begged for a hot tub. We had friends with hot tubs. I resisted. I didn’t want to add more responsibility to my day. Until…
Indoor Herb Gardens
Even though it is an absolute heat wave in our area and the icy cold winter seems far in the distance, it is never to early to get started thinking…
Easy Spicy Pickles – Best Canned Pickles
This is where my husband comes in. His family has been pickling and canning for several generations. As with our other differences, until meeting him, I had not pickled or…
Fall Garden – What to Plant in a Fall Garden
Sunflowers reepresent fall to me. Of course ,the vibrant, beautiful colors of mum deep as do the burgundy and rust and bronze blooms from fall garden flowers as they make…
Ornamental Grasses for Full Sun Landscapes
Ornamental Grasses for Full Sun: Adding Grace and Texture to Your Garden Ornamental grasses are a versatile and captivating addition to any garden, offering a unique blend of beauty, movement,…
Fall Season Pruning – Tips, Tricks and Which Plants Will Benefit
Pruning plays a crucial role in maintaining the health, shape, and productivity of garden plants. While fall is generally a time when plants are preparing for dormancy, there are certain…
Shoo Fly! Effective Fly Deterrents
10 Effective Fly Deterrents to Keep Your Home Pest-Free I am posting from our home in South Dakota this evening. I don’t know what has happened, or why it happens,…
Buzzing Beauty: Nurturing & Attracting Bees to Your Garden
Create a Bee Friendly Garden Creating a bee-friendly garden is not only a delightful way to enhance your outdoor space but also a vital contribution to the health and sustainability…
Glowing Elegance: Embrace Autumn with Bronze Blooms
Bronze-colored flowers can add warmth and richness to your fall garden. Here are a few plant options with bronze-colored blooms that can enhance your autumn landscape: Dahlia ‘Tahiti Sunrise’:…
Contain Your Excitement – Preparing to Fall with 10 Container Ideas
Container gardening in Zone 4 requires careful consideration of cold temperatures and shorter growing seasons. Here are 10 tips for successful container planting in Zone 4, along with some plant…