Cut down on plastic bags with this simple cloth bag. It will help keep vegetables fresh, letting them breathe and absorbing excess moisture. I had some extra muslin from another project and it took me no time at all to sew this veggie bag! I now have two ideas for homemade Christmas gifts for next year;Continue reading “Making a Veggie Bag”
Category Archives: Gardening
Gardening DIY, or Call a Pro?
Deciding whether or not to tackle a gardening job yourself will depend on many things. How much strength you have, your level of knowledge, your time, and your degree of interest in taking on the project. It’s never wise to take on something you can’t finish, or you can’t do properly, because unfinished projects costContinue reading “Gardening DIY, or Call a Pro?”
My Garden: Growing Seedlings Inside
Do you live in an area of the country with a short growing season? If you are interested in having your own vegetable seedlings you will have to start your seeds indoors. After reading last week’s post on Time To Plant Seeds you will know how to figure out when to start your seeds indoors.Continue reading “My Garden: Growing Seedlings Inside”
Time To Start Planting Seeds
Monday I wrote that Organization is Key. I find that this is especially true when getting ready to start my seeds! I have a large container of seeds, some that I have purchased this year and many other leftover packets from the last couple of years. How do I know which seeds to plant when?Continue reading “Time To Start Planting Seeds”
2015 Worm Update
Remember my worm farm? It’s been in operation for over a year now and is doing quiet well. During the warmer months I move the whole worm farm outside into a protected area where it is under the eves of the house. However during the winter months I move the container into our garage. OurContinue reading “2015 Worm Update”
Transplanting Your Hoya
More snow this week, too early to start seeds indoors so my attention is on my houseplants. For the most part they are all doing pretty well. Remember the bay plant I transplanted? It is very happy sending off new leaves and really growing! My rosemary, which I brought inside for the winter in gettingContinue reading “Transplanting Your Hoya”
My Favorite Seed Catalogs
It is going to be a few months before I am able to get outside and work in my garden again. It will be at least another month before I can start seed inside. In the meantime what’s a gardener to do? I actually enjoy this quieter time of year and there is nothing IContinue reading “My Favorite Seed Catalogs”
Arrangements Using Dried Seed Pods
One of the things I inherited from my mom was the love of nature and gardening. For as long as I can remember my mother would put together simple flower arrangements during the holidays using evergreens and dried seed pods which she had collected during the summer and then spray painted with gold paint. DriedContinue reading “Arrangements Using Dried Seed Pods”
Garden’s Put To Bed – Now What?
Much as I enjoy the busy summer season and working in the garden every day I also enjoy the quieter days of winter when things slow down just a bit! But what does a gardener do after the garden’s been put to bed? One of my favorite pastimes is looking at the garden catalogs andContinue reading “Garden’s Put To Bed – Now What?”
West Coast Beauty – Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington is one of our most favorite cities to visit. Not only do I enjoy spending time with our children who have all relocated to the west coast, but the scenery in so beautiful, no matter where you are! Exploring Seattle and the surrounding areas is always fun! There wasn’t time to explore manyContinue reading “West Coast Beauty – Seattle, Washington”
Nancy on the Home Front 