Gardening, Cooking & DIY Living
In our efforts to down size and live a more simple life, we have purged a lot of unused, or barely used items in our house over the last several years. One of those items was an ice cream maker.
Yes – it is true – in spite of popular belief – you can have a great garden without ever using or owning a rototiller! In fact – your garden in the long run will most likely be better off
The snow is finally gone. The cold temperatures and frost warnings have gone away and the garden is in! Spring is in full swing at the farm – Finally!!! So we thought for today’s Sunday update – we would simply
It’s hard to believe that it is the end of May. And the end of May means one thing – it is cookout, picnic and barbecue time. Because Memorial Day weekend is upon us, I thought I would post one
So the garden is planted – and now your thoughts woefully turn to the multitude of hours you will need to spend weeding and watering your plants until harvest time. Don’t despair – it doesn’t have to be that way –
If there is one thing a gardener always has to remember – it’s that Mother Nature controls the show. So even after a few warm weeks of Spring, with humid days – and nights that rarely dipped below 60 –
Spring is here! The strawberries in the south are in full bloom, and in a few weeks, our strawberries in the north will soon be ready to pick. If you have always wanted to given canning a try, now is
Today being Mother’s Day – it seemed the perfect time to take a moment and honor all of the Moms that do so much for so many! Both Mary and I were very fortunate to have great Moms that showed
I am so excited that the sun is shining, the temperature is rising, and it is almost time to get the plants in the summer garden. Although this is one of my most favorite times of the year, it is
Who knew a post hole digger could be so useful! Sometimes – the simplest of tools can make all the difference. When it comes to planting our vegetable garden, for us – it’s the Post Hole Digger! Whether you have