A flower garden planner can help you plan and plant your flower garden Deciding what flowers to plant and where is part of the fun of flower garden planning. There are many flowers to choose from, and you'll need to pay attention to whether they are annual plants or perennials. Annual plants will ... READ the POST
Best Cookbooks for Kids
Cookbooks for kids can help ignite a child's desire to make food Often children's cookbooks are full of fun recipes and simpler than adult cookbooks. The goal is to introduce kids to great food. Many offer healthy options too, others I find can be a little junk food orientated. My goal has been to ... READ the POST
Garden Trellis Ideas
A garden trellis will help you grow upwards making a great use of garden space. There are numerous ways you can trellis your fruits or vegetables, and you can either buy a trellis or make your own. Above you can see some great trellis designs from the Backyard Homestead book. Different plants ... READ the POST
List of Vegetables to Plant in Spring
Ahh spring! Spring is a wonderful time to plant vegetables, many you can plant before the last spring frost. Here's a list of spring vegetables to plant, then I'll share when you can sow them before your last spring frost and how to grow many of them. Lastly remember that spring vegetables can be ... READ the POST
How to Have Self-Control at the Garden Center
Heading to the garden center? Do you get carried away every time? It happens to me every year, I have a gardening budget for the season then in a flash, you head to your local garden center. It takes seconds to become swooned over to the green side. Plants, flowers, seeds, baskets, pots and ... READ the POST
Grow Zinnias: Seedlings + Directly Sowing
Growing zinnia seedlings gives you a little head start on your plants An earlier start means earlier flower blooming , but you need to get your timing right. You can also plant zinnia seeds directly outside after the spring frost, in fact, it's great to do both. I personally do both every early ... READ the POST