Wonder what you get for your garden-loving dad on Father’s day? Hopefully not another tie he’ll only use once to make you feel good about your gift. You want to give him something he will truly love and use. If your father loves his garden, you’ll find inspiration in our list of gardening gifts for …
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Does your mom love to spend time in the garden? Why not surprise her with a gift she’ll cherish for years to come? I found the best gardening gifts for mom: some very unique presents not many will think to give. I’ve found an awesome company that has amazing products for gardening moms, and I’ve …
The first anniversary gift my husband ever gave me was a white peony in a black plastic pot. It sure didn’t look like much at the time, just a few green leaves, some skinny stems, and dirt. He dug a hole and I added some compost before plopping the plant into the ground. That peony …
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 …
No one likes to cut the grass, or pull weeds. Both are jobs that no one can escape. If you’ve been using your old sneakers as an all-purpose yard shoe, and getting your feet wet from morning dew, you might want to look for a better option: a new pair of shoes that are comfortable …
Based out of Indianapolis, Radius Garden designs lightweight yet durable garden tools that are comfortable and easy to use. On their website, they ask, “Why not make better garden tools that won’t hurt you?” In fact, Radius Garden makes a line of ergonomic hand tools perfect for gardeners with arthritis. Some of the most popular …
Attracting birds to the garden is easy when you know the lifestyle of that bird. Bluebirds are one of my favorites! So, naturally, finding the best bluebird feeders was on my “to do” list when we moved to our current property. Bluebirds don’t actually like seeds. They LOVE mealworms. So, getting the right bird feeder …
If you’re looking for improved footwear for your gardening, there’s a better solution that doesn’t involve using your falling apart old shoes. Wearing a pair of muck gardening boots for women offers you a cleaner, easier way to garden, even on the muddiest days. Take a look at the benefits of using a proper pair …
Backyard birding is gaining in popularity these days. Many of us work hard to attract wild birds to our yards, only to discover that squirrels love the bird food as much, if not more, than the birds we are trying to attract. Placing your bird feeding station on top of a squirrel proof bird feeder …
One of the easiest ways to see a variety of new bird species is to set up a bird feeder in your yard. There’s nothing better than looking out of your window to see a new species you haven’t seen before. The only question is, how do you continue attracting birds during the winter months …