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My Tips For Planting A One Pot Container Herb Garden

Growing your own herbs is a great way to save money at the grocery store.  I have a vegetable garden but I always have a container of my most used cooking herbs on my deck for convenience (it’s right...

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Saturday In The Garden & Some Projects We’re Working On

Hi everyone!  I have lots of  lovely blooms in my garden right now and we’re working on a few different projects. So I have a few photos to share with you this weekend.  I’ll start with a a couple of...

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10 Amazing Flower Tower/Tipsy Pot Planter Ideas!

I think flower towers or tipsy pots are such a stunning way to add vertical interest to your garden, porch, or front entry. But not only that, they also are a great way to add a bit of whimsy! Here are...

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How To Grow Bell Peppers & 10 Delicious Bell Pepper Recipes

Bell peppers are usually so expensive in the grocery store that it’s one of those plants that you should try to grow yourself if you can.  I’ve grown them in containers and in raised beds and both...

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Easy DIY Teacup Birdfeeder

I started making a little cottage style garden along one side of my barn last year. You can see the before in this post. I had made a teacup birdfeeder before and thought another one would be the...

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DIY Saturday: Fountain In A Pot

Happy Saturday everyone! I hope you’re all having a great weekend so far.  I have a easy project today that would be great for the garden or patio – a DIY Fountain In A Pot! This would be especially...

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My Hydrangeas Are So Blue & A Cute Little Garden Project

Yep, my hydrangeas are very blue this year except this one which is more purple. Isn’t it gorgeous! I was so lucky that it was here when we bought the house. It was the only hydrangea in the yard and...

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Strolling Through The Garden

It’s been a while since I’ve taken you for a stroll through my garden. I thought you all might like to see how it’s looking this month. We’ve had lots and lots of rain! So everything is growing very...

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Photos Of My Vegetable Garden – July

We actually had one day with no rain recently, so I ran outside to do some weeding in my vegetable garden and snapped some pics for you all.  First we had excessive heat then we had days and days  and...

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Did A Little Barn Decorating!

Last year I painted my barn red (and I’m so glad I did since I just love it). You can see the before and after here. This year we added a little bit of seating and a few decorations.  Have a look!...

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Big Fat Blossoms – My Limelight Hydrangea

I am so amazed by the big fat cone shaped blossoms on my Limelight Hydrangea that I just had to share! Isn’t that bloom huge!! I  planted this hydrangea  just last April and the growth has just been...

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DIY Saturday – DIY Vertical Container Garden

Happy Weekend everyone! Here’s a great project that you can use spring, summer and fall in most areas.  This DIY Vertical Container Garden would look great filled with herbs, vegetables,  flowers or...

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What I’ve Harvested From My Vegetable Garden

First let me say that this summer’s vegetable garden struggled! We had waaay too many days of rain and when it wasn’t raining it was really really hot (and now there’s no rain). So this was my worst...

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Extending My Harvest By Planting A Fall Vegetable Garden

Fall is here and I know for many of you the vegetable gardening season is over. But since our winter’s are generally mild, I usually plant something for fall. Extending the growing season with row...

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Atlanta Snow Jam 2014

I’m sure by now you’ve all seen the mess caused by poor planning and snow in Atlanta! Hopefully it’ll soon all just be a bad memory for those poor people that have been stuck on the highway since...

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Decorate With Spring Flowers Indoors

Here’s a easy to care for DIY Garden Project to cheer the soul during winter that I recently made! This is such an easy way to decorate with spring flowers indoors. I went to Home Depot and got some...

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A Veggie Garden Post!

We have been enjoying some really lovely weather after all the ice and snow we’ve had. Which explains why I haven’t blogged since last Wednesday! I’ve been outside…digging in the dirt, pulling weeds,...

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How To Plant A Spring Window Box

We had such a gorgeous weekend that I spent some time working outside cutting back things, pulling up weeds and making a pretty little spring garden in a window box for the barn.   Have some fun with...

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DIY String Gardens “Kokedama”

I stumbled upon a really cool indoor gardening concept the other day – string gardens. “Kokedama” is basically the Japanese art of enclosing a plants roots in a moss ball and suspending that plant –...

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My Garden Hose Wreath

We had a new Goodwill open close to us a month ago and it has just been a treasure trove! They always seem to be super good those first few months.  We have found all kinds of great things there and...

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Using Color to Unify A Garden – My Blue Garden Gate

A design concept that I use inside my home is to repeat colors to unify spaces.  I’m one of those gardeners that plants a lot of  “I’ll take one of those & gotta a have one of that” plants as...

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5 Homemade Bug Spray Recipes for Your Garden

If you’re a gardener, you’ve probably once looked at a bottle of insecticide and been amazed at the list of weird chemicals on the back! You probably don’t want to be anywhere near half of those...

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7 Tricks For Fighting Garden Pests

There’s nothing worse than starting a beautiful vegetable garden, only to have pests come in and eat it all up! Luckily, if you know a few key tips and tricks, you can keep your tasty veggies safe from...

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7 Perfect Perennials for the Lazy Gardener

OK, so maybe lazy is a strong word, but let’s face it that not all gardeners have a ton of time on their hands. Some gardeners need low maintenance, easy to tend to plants that are just as beautiful as...

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7 Reasons to Grow Rose of Sharon

Rose of Sharon is an easy to grow perennial that can dress up your yard with bright blooms and sweet fragrance. If you have been considering your landscaping options, it may be the perfect plant choice...

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6 Tips to Help You Grow Better Blueberries

Have you looked at the price of blueberries in the grocery store? Both conventional and organic blueberries are pretty expensive. And sometimes they’re not even tasty! That’s why I loved growing my own...

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How to Divide & Transplant Hostas in Your Yard

Do you have some areas in your landscape that need filling in? If so, hostas can be perfect for getting the job done. Separating old and large hosta plants is the perfect way to get free plants for...

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How to Take Care of Your Mums (Indoors and Out)

Chrysanthemums (AKA “mums”) are a popular perennial flower to use in your fall decorating. This is partly because of how pretty they are (all those lovely Autumn colors they come in), and partly...

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Yarn Macrame Plant Hanger

I remember as a child born in the late 70’s that our house and porch was often a gallery of macrame planters and wall hangings. Elaborate braided and knotted creations dotted with big wooden beads that...

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Do You Love Pasta? Here’s How to Plant an Italian Garden

I could live on pasta, from spaghetti and meatballs to manicotti and lasagna! Just close your eyes and imagine that first bite of your favorite Italian dish. Now imagine that you made that with fresh...

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What’s Growing In The Garden This Week?

The garden is flourishing due to the abundant rain and sunshine that’s we’ve experienced lately! I thought I’d share of few photos of the flowers and edibles that are growing in my yard. I’ve got the...

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Blooms On A Budget

Do you dream of having a really lush and beautiful garden. I do! We have a large suburban lot – a corner lot – and I’ve been faced with trying to landscape it without emptying our 401K ! Here are some...

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My Cute Little DIY Garden Shed

I want to share my Mother’s Day present with you all. I really do have a wonderful husband and daughter! For Mother’s Day they built me a little garden shed from old windows and doors that we’d been...

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A Roundup of Creative Garden Containers

Most of you know that I like a bit of whimsy in my garden! I think a really cute way to add some fun is by using unusual containers. All kinds of things that are considered “junk” could be repurposed...

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Square Foot Garden Planner Printable

It’s time to start planning out your garden! We’re still having the occasional freezing night here, so I’m not ready to really start my garden just yet. But that’s okay, as it gives me more time to...

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How to Build a Butterfly Garden

Besides begin trendy butterfly gardens are fun, exciting, and can bring your yard one step closer to the magical fairy kingdom! Butterflies are amazing and delightful creatures and besides being almost...

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Old-Fashioned Flowers Your Grandma Used to Grow in Her Garden

I’m a big fan of anything old-fashioned. I love old homemaking tips, old recipes, and more. But I especially love old gardens! My grandma had a wonderful cottage garden, full of gorgeous flowers. My...

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Frugal Vegetables Your Grandma Used to Grow in Her Garden

While my grandmother mainly focused on flowers in her garden, she also had a small vegetable garden off to the side that produced a good amount of veggies. In it she grew vegetables that were family...

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6 Ways to Use Pine Cones in Your Garden

If you live in an area with pine trees, you probably have an abundance of pine cones at your fingertips. At first thought you might be annoyed by this, but the truth is pine cones can actually be quite...

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7 Tips for Keeping Chipmunks Out of Your Bulbs

How to Keep Chipmunks Out of Your Garden. Planting spring or fall bulbs can be a frustrating experience. You spend all this money on bulbs, and the next thing you know a chipmunk has dug them up and is...

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10 Free Printable Garden Planners

The Best Free Garden Planner Printables. Whether you consider yourself an old pro in the gardening department or you are just starting to get your feet wet, planning a garden can be tricky. Sometimes...

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10 Practical Tips for the Frugal Gardener

10 Ways to Save Money in the Garden. Planting your own garden is a great way to save money on groceries and make your food supply more self-reliant. But it does cost at least a little money to set up a...

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16 Resources for the Beginner Gardener

16 Beginner Gardener Tips and Tutorials. Do you want to start gardening this year but don’t know where to begin? As many of you know I love gardening and have been gardening for years. I actually...

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20 Gorgeous DIY Garden Trellises

Simple Garden Trellis DIY Projects. It’s incredible how much better your garden will look and feel with a trellis! It doesn’t matter if you have a vegetable garden or flower garden, a trellis can add a...

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12 Easy DIY Garden Planters

12 Beautiful DIY Planters for Your Garden. Spring is upon us, and it gets me in the mood to spend a lot more time outdoors. There is nothing more relaxing than a glass of iced tea and listening to the...

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10 Best Homemade Plant Fertilizers

10 Easy DIY Garden Fertilizer Recipes. If you are an avid gardener or are just beginning, you’ll realize there is always more you can be doing to help your garden. Adding fertilizer to your plants...

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20 Handy Free Printable Garden Journals

Helpful Free Garden Journal Printables. Are you a gardener who likes to keep track of your progress? If so, you’ll love keeping a garden journal! Garden journals make it much easier to keep track of...

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 24 Genius DIY Garden Tool Storage Ideas

Clever DIY Storage for Garden Tools. Gardening is loved by many people (myself included!), but it can be a challenge to keep all the necessary tools organized and easily accessible. Whether you have a...

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24 Easy DIY Greenhouse Ideas

Frugal Handmade Greenhouse Projects. Are you a gardening enthusiast looking to extend your growing season or protect delicate plants from harsh weather conditions? Building a greenhouse can be the...

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10 Cute DIY Garden Edging Ideas

Are you tired of the same old trim around your garden areas? Below you will find an array of designs that showcase creative and gorgeous edging plans from bricks to bottles that will make your gardens...

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