Simple Tips: Garden Fingers

I love simple tips!  Do you have any DIY Projects you’re contemplating!?!  Tomorrow we’re getting a cold front and top on my list is pulling my ‘Oh So Tired’ Summer plants and then plant a freeze hardy variety.  I’m not good about wearing gloves  (I …continue reading

Simple Tips: Keep Flies Outside

I love simple tips!  Last week we took care of our neighbors sweet dog and flowers (hopefully they survived) while they were on vacation.   I couldn’t help but notice a little zip lock bag hanging in front of their door.  I didn’t want to bug …continue reading

Growing Watermelons in Our Garden

In late Spring, we started a vegetable garden in our backyard.  We’ve had tons of squash, zucchinis, cucumbers, and arugula.  We’ve also had some strawberries, tomatoes, cantaloupes, carrots, and spinach.  But our very favorite garden treat was definitely growing watermelons!  Watermelons grow on a vine …continue reading

Tips for Watering a Vegetable Garden

Is watering the garden fun or purely a chore!?!  I suppose it depends on who you ask, right!?!  Here are some Tips for Watering a Vegetable Garden.  Plants need sufficient water when they are forming roots or fruiting!  Not enough water and the roots won’t …continue reading

Pretty Plants in My New Tall Planters

It is definitely summer…we’re well on our way to triple digit temps and I’m trying to incorporate as much fun for my sweet B’s as possible {here}.  After soccer camp {here} and swim lessons, and before baseball practice, I made a quick stop at my …continue reading

Loving Tall Planters {Look for Less}

I’ve been searching through my favorite inspiration catalogs and magazines for cute planters!  Tall planters keep catching my eye…the planters pictured below are 12 1/2″ sq. x 26 1/2″ h for $89.95 each. Crate and Barrel Recently, I stopped by my newly remodeled Target…it’s looking …continue reading

Recipe: Fabulous Griddle Toasted Bruschetta

I love gardening as you may know if you’ve read about some of my experiences {here}.  Gardening is both relaxing and rewarding!  And I absolutely love giving my Sweet B’s the experience of caring for seeds as they become the fruits and vegetables we eat! …continue reading

Ways to Arrange My Favorite Flowers

I’m so thankful for your reminder emails! Without further adieu…my absolute favorite flowers…Pink Peonies! BHG BHG BHG BHG They look fabulous in my West Elm inspired wall vase! They smell FABULOUS! And here‘s my Board and Batten Entry Wall on the opposite wall.