Nothing beats the summer heat like blackberry dumplings – and these are sure to be a hit with every member of your family. Sweet and juicy, these blackberry drop dumplings make for a great homemade treat, and once you try them, they’ll be a dessert staple on your kitchen table! Love dumplings? Become a dumpling…
The state of Utah is varied in terrain and includes mountains, forests, and deserts. It’s a place of spectacular plants and desert flowers. With so many different climate regions, there is a wonderful variety of plants on the Utah native plants list. Even areas that seem like they couldn’t harbor life are alive with plants…
New Mexico is known for its beautiful deserts, but it also features lush green mountains. As a large state, it encompasses many different ecosystems, and that means a wide variety of native plants on the New Mexico native plants list. From cacti to flowering shrubs to ornamental grasses, this state has it all. New Mexico…
The Sunshine State, Florida is famous for colorful, beautiful flowers, abundant fruit, and lush foliage. Florida is a state that stretches many miles with Central and South Florida featuring a hot humid climate all year long and northern Florida having a cooler seasonal fall and winter. There are actually four growing zones in Florida (8-11)….
Lavender is blooming everywhere this time of the year: blue, purple, pink, and even white flowers are greeting gardeners every day. Make sure to harvest some lavender to use in crafts and fun projects. Today we’ll look at how to make lavender sachets. A couple of weeks ago, I was searching for a lavender group…
Marigolds are a popular choice for gardeners and flower enthusiasts alike. This is largely due to their ease of growing and care. Marigolds are a great beginner flower and are also excellent companion plants in vegetable gardens. With their bright orange double blooms, marigolds add a great splash of color to any garden display. Here…
Before you get started on your gardening project, take a few minutes to make sure you have the best gardening tools needed to get the job done right. Getting your flower beds in shape will be a lot easier when you have the proper tools. Not only do you need the right tools but you…
If you are planning a garden this spring, there are many furry threats to keep in mind: threats such as rabbits, gophers, groundhogs, and deer that you need to keep out. This guide is going to cover some of the best vegetable garden fence ideas, so you can keep big, as well as smaller critters…
Regardles of the time of the year, do you ever wonder if there is something you should be doing in the garden now, but you aren’t? If you’re an experienced gardener, you might have notes from past years, but new gardeners would benefit from our list of “what to do in the garden this month.”…