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
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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
Craft Project: Razor Clam Shells Painted Garden Plant Markers
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
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