Saturday, April 28, 2012
Upcycled Herb Garden
Have any broken large garden pots, such as these terra cotta pots that Hardly Housewives uses to make upcycled herb garden markers. These are very cute, and you can even just write in your herbs with a Sharpie! Just be careful of jagged edges.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Toy Planters for Fun Container Gardening!
Check out these fun toy dinosaur planters from Plaid Pidgeon. Puts some fun in container gardening and makes a fun idea to get your kids into gardening as well!
Monday, March 19, 2012
The Best Vegetables for Container Gardening
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Things to Consider
There are a few things you must first consider when choosing the best vegetables for container gardening. Where are you going to keep the containers? How much sunlight are they going to receive? How deep will the seeds need to be planted? How big of a container will you need for those particular vegetables? Most vegetables need at least 6 hours of sunlight. There are few ve
Things to Consider
There are a few things you must first consider when choosing the best vegetables for container gardening. Where are you going to keep the containers? How much sunlight are they going to receive? How deep will the seeds need to be planted? How big of a container will you need for those particular vegetables? Most vegetables need at least 6 hours of sunlight. There are few ve
Monday, February 13, 2012
Tips for Growing Brussels Sprouts Plants
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Brussels sprouts plants are often neglected in gardens because they are slow growing vegetables. Yet Brussels sprouts have many advantages such as flavor, nutrition benefits, not to mention they are just plain simple and fun. Brussels sprouts are high in protein and have been shown to help prevent certain forms of cancer in some studies.
Why Brussels Sprouts?
You can find we find this cabbage-type veg
Brussels sprouts plants are often neglected in gardens because they are slow growing vegetables. Yet Brussels sprouts have many advantages such as flavor, nutrition benefits, not to mention they are just plain simple and fun. Brussels sprouts are high in protein and have been shown to help prevent certain forms of cancer in some studies.
Why Brussels Sprouts?
You can find we find this cabbage-type veg
Monday, December 12, 2011
Decorate Your Home Vegetable Garden with Moss Covered Candles!
I came across this super cute and easy craft and thought I would share it! I have it on my Pinterest gardening board! Come join me there, if you wish!
"I love the ambience that outdoor candles can bring to a deck or patio. One of my favorite summer pastimes is to spend an evening relaxing on my back porch with the hubby, a bottle of wine, and the soft glow of an outside candle. Awww…. the carefree days of summer await me. This nature-inspired vase will go perfect in any intimate outdo
"I love the ambience that outdoor candles can bring to a deck or patio. One of my favorite summer pastimes is to spend an evening relaxing on my back porch with the hubby, a bottle of wine, and the soft glow of an outside candle. Awww…. the carefree days of summer await me. This nature-inspired vase will go perfect in any intimate outdo
Friday, December 2, 2011
Now's the Time for Cover Crops
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"A: Molly, here's the story: Right now is not a very good time to plant any vegetables. However, it is a great time to plant what are called cover crops, which add nitrogen to the soil and have other beneficial effects as well.
I talked to Renee Shepherd, founder and owner of Renee's Garden Seeds in Felton, who is the authority on all things to do with vegetable gardening, and her feel
"A: Molly, here's the story: Right now is not a very good time to plant any vegetables. However, it is a great time to plant what are called cover crops, which add nitrogen to the soil and have other beneficial effects as well.
I talked to Renee Shepherd, founder and owner of Renee's Garden Seeds in Felton, who is the authority on all things to do with vegetable gardening, and her feel
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Does Your Home or Garden Need a Vessel Sink?
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If you are trying to design your bathroom or kitchen, you may want to consider a vessel sink. They are a new trend that I didn't take to at first, but they really have grown on me, and make for a very sleek design. When I eventually move into my own home again, it will probably be a slight fixer upper, I mean that's where the fun is to be had, IMO. I love re-decorating and improving, as long a
If you are trying to design your bathroom or kitchen, you may want to consider a vessel sink. They are a new trend that I didn't take to at first, but they really have grown on me, and make for a very sleek design. When I eventually move into my own home again, it will probably be a slight fixer upper, I mean that's where the fun is to be had, IMO. I love re-decorating and improving, as long a
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