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David and I have been enjoying these gorgeous days of warm sunshine and counting the blessings of such a mild and early spring. The nights are always colder and we’ve had some frost warnings, but overall, we have been able to enjoy incredibly warm temperatures for this time of year in Nebraska. The trees have [...]
In an effort to grow a new generation of gardeners and get kids digging in the dirt, planting healthy, homegrown food this spring, Growums, the unique and engaging online gardening experience for kids and Bonnie Plants, the leading producer of vegetables and herbs in North America, are teaming up with The Home Depot, nationwide, for [...]
PlumScrumptious is a really cool online shop that carries unique, handcrafted products — all made in America. Skilled artisans and craftsman from around the country showcase their wares in the PlumScrumptious shop and we benefit from their talent. I’ve been able to review some gorgeous lawn and garden decor that I know you will really [...]
I have just finished reading one of the best gardening books, ever! Jere and Emilee Gettle, of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, have a new book that has recently been released. The Heirloom Life Gardener: The Baker Creek Way of Growing Your Own Food Easily and Naturally is a gorgeous hard-cover text loaded with full-color photographs [...]
Gardening is such a big deal for me. It’s therapy to be out working in the garden, where it’s peaceful and productive. Gardening saves our family money and helps us to provide the healthiest food options for them to eat. It’s good for the soil, the environment and anyone we can share our bounty with. [...]
If you are around gardening people for very long, or reading books about gardening or searching out the best gardening websites, it won’t be long before you hear that magical word — compost. In simple terms, compost is the way nature recycles trash, returning as much organic matter to the soil, as possible. It’s a [...]
I am far from a professional gardener. lol I’m not even a moderately experienced gardener. I’m more like an amateur enthusiast that dreams really big. But, each of the last couple years, I have learned a little more about how to produce more nutritious food for our family, stretch our grocery budget and be [...]
The last remnants of snow have dripped from the gutters and there is only a woolen scarf and hat resting on the ground, where a little over a week ago, a robust snowman stood guard over our front yard. While temperatures are certainly warming, it really is still winter here in southeast Nebraska, and it [...]
Making the most of what we already have, stretching our dollars and making responsible choices for our environment, when we can, are ideals and qualities that all of us want to instill in our children and practice in our own homes. Full Circle is a company I have been recently introduced to that makes it [...]
I just heard about this giveaway over on the Mother Nature Network’s Facebook Page and wanted to share the information with you. Their site says, “One lucky Facebook fan will win a garden planned by master gardener, Frank Tozer, and then created and planted by professional landscapers. It will be chock full of heirloom seeds [...]
