How to Lose Weight by Gardening
Gardening is a great way to exercise and lose weight. Home-grown fruits and vegetables can make healthy eating delicious!
Smoked Pulled Pork
Smoked pulled pork is a great way to make a lot of food at one time for a summer picnic. It is extremely economical and is an easy way to serve a generous main dish on a budget. There will be plenty to share with friends and family and still have extra to freeze for later. Here are easy preparation and cooking tips to make this delicious crowd-pleaser!
Container Gardening for an Easy Patio Makeover
So, how does your patio look? Wish there were more flowers before you host that summer get-together? No worries, it isn’t too late to have a beautiful outdoor living space. Read more for easy tips to beautify a deck or patio!
Mosquito Repellent for Your Yard (that works!)
Do you love being outdoors, but find it hard to use your patio because mosquitoes take over your yard? We had the same issue and found a mosquito repellent that works without chemicals, noise or odor!
Peonies: Easy to Grow & Beautiful
If you want elegant simplicity in your landscape, peonies are the plants for you! These iconic perennials are quintessential in English cottage gardens and can make any yard a touch of heaven. Their billowy, soft petals and light fragrance also make them a gorgeous cut flower. Read more to learn how to enjoy these in your landscape for years to come!
Planting Flowers for Curb Appeal
Nothing can add curb appeal to your home more than a large display of annual flowers. In this project, I am planting 25 white New Guinea Impatiens along a front walk. They will create a vibrant display and give the home stunning curb appeal. See tips on how to create a stunning display at your home and watch a video of the process.
Rosebud Azalea- A Low Maintenance Shrub
The Rosebud Azalea is a beautiful low maintenance flowering shrub. It is great for small spaces as it only grows to 2-3′ and rarely needs pruned. The flowers are a vibrant pink and resemble roses. Watch a video and get tips for growing this in your landscape!
The Best Smoked Chicken Wings
Smoked chicken wings are a crowd pleaser for any holiday gathering. Read more to see my dry rub recipe and favorite wood chips for fall-off-the-bone delicious!
Vegetable Container Gardening- How to Grow Vegetables Without the Back-Breaking Work!
Growing vegetables in a container (container gardening) is a great way to have some of the health benefits of growing fresh food without the back-breaking labor often associated with a productive vegetable garden. Here are some easy tips to have a successful container garden this summer. Also watch the video for a vegetable container garden you can do at home too!
Poison Ivy
Do you know what poison ivy looks like? Take a peek at this video so you can identify this rash-causing vine if it creeps into your yard!