We have three metal wind spinners on our property. I have one in a flower bed in our front yard and you'll find the other two in a backyard gardening area. At one time they were colorful and looked beautiful in those areas. Over time the color became very faded due to the weather. I had a choice to … [Read more...] about Repainting and Updating Old Metal Wind Spinners
Gardening Products and Tips
Getting Started on the 2020 Gardening Season
Last month we got started on the 2020 gardening season. Hubby used the tiller to dig up our old garden bed and added new fertilizer into the soil. That entire process took him 3 days. Yes, it's hard, back-breaking work! He then spent the next 2 days installing a fence around the perimeter. We've … [Read more...] about Getting Started on the 2020 Gardening Season
Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food Spikes
I love gardening and that includes growing a lot of indoor houseplants. Every spring and fall I like to spend time transplanting my houseplants into larger pots, replanting the baby plants into new pots and feeding my plants. How many of you enjoy indoor gardening? * The product being featured … [Read more...] about Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food Spikes
How to Blanch and Freeze Peas
We've been planting our own garden and harvesting the fruits of our labor for the past 15+ years. We enjoy planting our own tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, peas, corn, cauliflower, watermelon, cantaloupe, onions, red beets, potatoes, green beans, and a few other things. * This post may contain … [Read more...] about How to Blanch and Freeze Peas
Solar Powered Glass Pink Flamingo Garden Lights
One of the first things visitors see when they come to your home is your front yard (or backyard), depending on where they park. I'm the type of person who enjoys gardening and setting up pretty little areas around our yard. First impressions and curb appeal are everything!!! * The writer … [Read more...] about Solar Powered Glass Pink Flamingo Garden Lights
Gardening – The Beautiful Bearded Iris
Every year I look forward to spring and the start of the gardening season. First to bloom are my mini daffodils, daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, bleeding hearts and then my bearded iris will start blooming. From mid March through the end of May that's what you'll see in my flower beds and the order … [Read more...] about Gardening – The Beautiful Bearded Iris
Shelly’s Spring Flower Gardening Ideas
Over the past few years I've shared with you my love for flower gardening. I'm by no means an expert and don't pretend to be one. I've been enjoying gardening for the past 6 years and my love for it continues to grow. Every season I learn something new and I'm always seeking out new ideas. * This … [Read more...] about Shelly’s Spring Flower Gardening Ideas
DIY Seashell Plant Picks and Garden Markers
A few months ago when we were down at the beach house I collected some bay scallop seashells off of the beach. The bay scallops along the Jersey Shore are typically black to dark gray in color. They are great shells to use in a variety of your craft projects. You can leave them natural or paint them … [Read more...] about DIY Seashell Plant Picks and Garden Markers