Over the years I've collected thousands of different seashells while walking the beach. A lot of my craft projects utilize clam shells and conch shells. With that said, I had an entire box of Razor Clam Shells and needed to find a way to use them. Well, I have and I look forward to sharing my new … [Read more...] about Craft Project: Razor Clam Shells Painted Garden Plant Markers
Gardening Products and Tips
How to Dry Bell Pepper Seeds to Plant Next Year
Every year we plant a garden in our backyard and every year, it gets bigger than the year before. This past summer we had a really great crop of bell peppers, so I wanted to save some of our pepper seeds to plant next year. It's a really easy process and you'll be able to start your own pepper … [Read more...] about How to Dry Bell Pepper Seeds to Plant Next Year
Kid’s Crafts: Painted River Rock Garden Markers
Every year we plant a backyard garden and I'm always looking for ways to label and mark my plants. We typically start our seedlings in late March and try to plant them about 6-7 weeks later. While out on a nature walk a few weeks ago we collected some smooth river rocks that we found down by the … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts: Painted River Rock Garden Markers
DIY Coastal Style Terracotta Flower Pots
I have a lot of indoor houseplants and I have to admit, I'm pretty good at growing them. Back in late Spring I decided to grow some starters and last week they were finally rooted and ready to be planted. I decorate my home in a coastal and beach style and needed some new flower pots. Since I can … [Read more...] about DIY Coastal Style Terracotta Flower Pots
Sneak Peek at Shelly’s Flower Gardens
If you've been following this blog over the past 9 years, you'll already know that I love gardening. I have 6 flower gardens (gardening beds) outside and inside my home I grow a lot of indoor plants. I admit, I'm no expert in the field of gardening, but I sure do enjoy it. Some things I can grow … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek at Shelly’s Flower Gardens
Perennials vs. Mowing: If You Dislike Mowing, You Need More Flowers and Shrubs
Many people would like to live in a natural environment, but are often discouraged by the sheer amount of work it takes just to maintain it so overgrowth doesn’t become a problem. Apart from living in an urbanized, concrete environment, is there another way? Well, if you’d like to keep your mowing … [Read more...] about Perennials vs. Mowing: If You Dislike Mowing, You Need More Flowers and Shrubs
A Few Fall Gardening Photos
Our 2017 gardening season is coming to a close. In another 2 1/2 weeks, I'll start my Fall pruning, digging out my annuals and getting things ready for winter. I have to say, I'm really impressed with how all of my gardens turned out this past growing season. Every year I work on putting in … [Read more...] about A Few Fall Gardening Photos
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies with DIY Fruit Flies Trap
For the past few weeks I've been having an issue with fruit flies. Every year when I'm busy harvesting fruits and veggies from our garden...the fruit flies appear. This year, those buggers are worst than ever and driving me nuts! Seriously, I can't stand fruit flies and hate them with a … [Read more...] about How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies with DIY Fruit Flies Trap