Category: Gardening

April 26, 2012

Flowers/Gardening/Lawn and Yard Care

Introduction to Water Gardening

An Introduction to Water Gardening Water seems to have a soothing, magically calming effect on the body.  It is beautiful, sparkling, and gentle.  Water gardens can add interest to an otherwise bland backyard.  They can...

April 5, 2012

Garden Pests/Lawn and Yard Care

Common Lawn Pests

Common Lawn Pests Disease and common lawn pests can be prevented or cured by following a few basic steps. Be sure to set your low mower height to 1-1/2 inches, have a sharp blade, have...

March 22, 2012

Gardening

Growing Loofah Sponges

Growing Loofah Sponges  Did you know you could grow loofah sponges in your garden?  It wasn’t until two years ago that I knew this was possible.  I met a fellow gardener that did exactly this.

February 16, 2012

Fruits Herbs and Veggies

Recycled Items to Start Seeds

10 Recycled Items to Start Seeds In One of the reasons that I like to grow my own food is for the cost savings.  Using recycled items to start my seeds cuts cost.  Below are...

January 28, 2012

Backyard Projects and Crafts

How To Dry Herbs and Flowers

How To Dry Herbs and Flowers Step-by-step guide of the 5 methods of how to dry herbs and flowers. I have preserved flowers and herbs for many different projects over the years. There are several...

January 2, 2012

Gardening

Choosing Best Trees for Your Yard

Choosing Best Trees for Your Yard Trees are the backbone of most landscaping needs. Knowing the mature size of a tree is essential in preparing a landscape. You will need to know the height, limb...

December 28, 2011

Backyard Projects and Crafts

Broken Tile Gazing Ball

Broken Tile Gazing Ball Who would have thought that an old bowling ball left from the previous homeowner would make such a nice piece of garden art.  From bowling ball to broken tile gazing ball.

November 17, 2011

Houseplants

Christmas Cactus Not Blooming?

Is Your Christmas Cactus Not Blooming? Is your Christmas cactus not blooming? The darn things are fussy I tell you, downright fussy!  My first Christmas cactus I received as a gift. It met a horrible...

November 16, 2011

Flowers/Garden Pests

Slug Prevention of Hostas

Slug Prevention of Hostas Hostas are extremely easy to grow and add visual appeal to flower beds.  They are hardy plants that look wonderful in any season.  There is one garden pest that feels the...

September 20, 2011

Fruits Herbs and Veggies

Growing Garlic

Growing Garlic Growing garlic in Wisconsin, means I need to plant my garlic cloves during September or October to allow the cloves to produce a root system. They will start to grow green tops before...

August 30, 2011

Gardening

Yellow Cauliflower Signs of a Harsh Growing Season

Yellow Cauliflower Signs of a Harsh Growing Season This year was a disappointing year for my cauliflower and broccoli plants.  In Wisconsin, we received a heavy frost during the early growing season.

August 19, 2011

Backyard Projects and Crafts/Gardening

From Trash to Treasures

From Trash to Treasures Garden Arbor From trash to treasures – garden arbor.  This wasn’t a project that I was originally going to blog about. Partly, because I am a closet, garbage picker and thrift store...

July 11, 2011

Backyard Projects and Crafts/Crafts & Projects

How To Make Rhubarb Leaf Stepping Stones

How to Make Rhubarb Leaf Garden Stepping Stones You have seen them at all the craft fairs and garden centers, huge leaf-shaped birdbaths and stepping stones.  Learn how to make rhubarb leaf garden stepping stones...

January 21, 2011

Gardening/Soil

Increase or Decrease Your Soil pH

Increase or Decrease Your Soil pH pH represents how acidic or alkaline it is. Soil pH is determined on a scale from zero to 14, with seven being a neutral pH that is neither acidic...

January 19, 2011

Fruits Herbs and Veggies

Choosing a Garden that is Perfect for You

Choosing a Garden That Is Perfect For You If you’re thinking about starting a garden, the first thing you need to do is choose a garden that is perfect for you. There are many different...