Each year, about this time, I start dreaming of a luscious garden, filled with veggies and herbs, that will keep my family healthy and full throughout the summer. Each year, about this time, I sneak away to the nursery down the street, and stock up on seedlings and potting … [Read more...] about Container Garden Tips and Tricks {Round Up!}
Gardening
Garden Markers {A Silhouette CAMEO tutorial: Trace feature}
Container gardening is just my speed. It's enough commitment to get my hands dirty and enjoy the fruits of my labor, but not so much that midway through the summer I've thrown in the towel on my very thirsty little plants and have nothing to show for the high expectations I set … [Read more...] about Garden Markers {A Silhouette CAMEO tutorial: Trace feature}
How Does Your Garden Grow?
The oppressive heat we had here on the east coast last week certainly did not help my garden. That, coupled with a few long weekend / vacations planned, has left my veggies very thirsty. I have to be honest...I've toed the line of loosing them on a few occasions, but luckily, … [Read more...] about How Does Your Garden Grow?
My Containers Overfloweth
I'm really not bragging, but...my garden looks good! (Picture me nodding my head and swinging my hips as I say that.) I've said this before, I certainly do not have a green thumb, so really, I'm telling you this because I am completely shocked that not only have I kept these … [Read more...] about My Containers Overfloweth
What I Learned From Mom and Pop
Over the past three decades, my parents have taught me countless life lessons, most of which are too heavy to be addressed here, but I would like to give them credit for their latest gift of wisdom. You see, my parents have this uncanny way with all plant life. It's really … [Read more...] about What I Learned From Mom and Pop