Your front yard is among the first things people see while driving or walking by. A well-manicured lawn is nice, but who wants to mow twice a week and only see green? Wouldn’t you rather enjoy a front yard rose garden? I know I do! Planting lots of roses in all colors and shapes will…
Lavender is a beautiful perennial best known for its distinctive fragrance and stunning look. Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators love it and will visit your vegetable garden more often if you tuck a few lavender plants in or around it. There are countless varieties of lavender plants, and they can be grown in several different…
A relatively new breed of chicken that has only appeared on the market in the last several years, Golden Comet Chickens are great egg layers, friendly, and curious. Along with their great personalities and attractive appearances, these chickens are also very prolific egg layers. They are also known by several other names, such as Cinnamon…
Leeks are one of the few vegetables that can be harvested all the way through the winter, making them versatile and valuable. Here’s how to grow leeks you can enjoy practically all year long. Leeks are very easy to grow, and since they are a member of the allium family, they can be used as…
I love going out to my garden, picking some peas right off the vine, and eating them right there. My uncle taught me how to grow peas a long time ago, and I enjoy them every year. How to Grow Peas What is the best time to plant peas? Peas like cold weather and don’t…
As gardeners, we probably understand the importance of eating locally-produced food much better than anyone else. Why eat locally grown food? Because food that doesn’t need to travel can be picked at the right ripeness time, making it taste so much better! And because it’s fresh off the vine. Remember picking a warm tomato from…
Onions are a very easy crop and one of the most useful vegetables to grow. Onions store well, make great use of space, and are used in most dishes in the kitchen. Let’s see how to grow onions for salads and cooking. Do you use onions a lot? Our family uses LOTS of onions! I…
A beautiful backyard bird feeder is all it takes to bring a variety of birds to your garden. You can watch them snack on the feast together and chirp away without a care in the world. If you’re an avid bird watcher like me, you’ve probably bought a few bird feeders. I’m sure that they…
Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a cozy balcony, these unique outdoor planter ideas will breathe new life into your space. With so many choices, how do you choose? Planter Colors Colors play a pivotal role in shaping your outdoor ambiance, and when it comes to containers for planting, they become an art form…