The Colors of Fall
This past weekend I was reminded of something I take for granted each day. I tend to complain about the hour-long drive I have to and from Behnke’s, but when my cousin came out to my house on Saturday, she…
Jessica’s Garden: Busy as Bees
Life has been chaotic for Jessica; she’s renovating her house and starting a new business all while pregnant! Read all about it and check out her neat up-cycled furniture.
Raking Leaves…Priceless
Who can resist a big pile of leaves in the Fall? Not my grandson, Aaron, that’s for sure! Last week began the art of teaching young Aaron how to rake up leaves. His grandfather got out his rake and of…
Falling Into Focus
With many plants losing their blooms in fall, other plants come into focus. Emily takes time to admire the beauty of the season and plants that were overshadowed earlier in the year.
Turning Over A New Leaf
Guest blogger, Emily Stashower, embraces the changes that fall brings, sharing memories and musings on the season.
It’s National Adopt-A-Dog Month: Get Your Garden Dog-Friendly With 5 Easy Tips
If you’re a dog owner or looking to become one, try these 5 tricks to protect your garden from destructive dog behavior and keep your dog entertained in the process.
Jessica’s Garden: Making time to Turn Soil
As part of my Mother’s Day gift this year, my husband offered to rototill my new garden spaces. I am pretty handy and capable, but I can only imagine the sight I’d give the neighbors using a tiller.
Jessica’s Garden: There’s Nothing Like A Little Dirt Therapy
It felt so good to get my hands in the soil this morning and work on planting my potato patch. There is nothing quite like dirt therapy. It’s a time for me to have some much deserved and craved “alone time.” Sometimes it’s just nice to be alone with your thoughts.
Jessica’s Garden: Crafting with Container Gardening
I am relieved to report that this week, the chickens we bought this past Fall finally joined the ranks of our laying hens; narrowly dodging becoming chicken soup. We are currently receiving about two to three dozen eggs a week, which is likely to dramatically increase in just a short time.
Mother’s Garden ~ Author Unknown
My Mother kept a garden, a garden of the heart, She planted all the good things that gave my life its start.
A Weekend At Oma’s & Granddad’s
I had something totally different in mind to write about this week and then my grandson Aaron came to spend the night. I saw the other day on Facebook a quote that says it all: “Something magical happens when parents turn into grandparents.” No truer words were ever said.
Jessica’s Garden: Enjoying the Best of Spring
The seedlings in my greenhouse have started to take off. Some haven’t emerged yet; still mostly less than patiently waiting on the tomatoes and peppers to germinate. But the winter veggies, leeks, tomatillos and onions, sunflowers, marigolds and zinnias are all growing quickly with a little bit of heat and sunshine.