Fall is the perfect time to for planting bulbs. The temperatures are beginning to fall, the ground is still malleable, and the fall sunlight is calling me outside. Plus, the more bulbs I plant now (before the ground is frozen), the more colorful blooms I will have to look forward to not only next spring, […]
How to Start your Spring Vegetable Garden Early
Today I’m sharing tips for how to start your spring vegetable garden early with cool season vegetables. If you’re eager to begin your spring vegetable garden, start with some of our favorite cool season vegetables to grow and eat–broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuces, onions, peas, potatoes, radishes, and more. Cool vs. Warm Season Vegetables We live […]
How to Build Simple Garden Trellises between Raised Beds
In today’s post, I’m sharing how to build simple garden trellises between raised beds. I love the look of trellises in the garden, and I love them even more when they are covered with flowering vines. Bill has six trellises between his raised beds in the vegetable garden. And he has grown flowering vines on […]
The Best Flowers for Beginners & First Time Flower Growers
If you’re wanting to start a cut flower garden for the first time, then check out what I think are the best flowers for beginners & 1st time flower growers. With just a handful of easy to grow flowers, you can create a beautiful cut flower garden that blooms all summer long. My goal with […]
Roasted Heart Potatoes with Rosemary for Two
What would you choose for Valentine’s Day? Something sweet or something savory? Today I’m sharing a recipe for one of my favorite savory Valentine’s Day treats, Roasted Heart Potatoes with Rosemary for Two. These savory potatoes are a perfect treat for your valentine. You can add them to any meal, breakfast, lunch or dinner or […]
10 of the Best Places to Buy Garden Seeds Online
Today I’m sharing 10 of the best places to buy garden seeds online. Bill and I buy lots of seeds, from lots of places including the online seed companies I’m sharing with you today. We have bought and planted seeds from each of these vendors. And we have had a positive experience with each of […]