Gardening, Cooking & DIY Living
Yes, you really can grow your own fresh food – even if you happen to live in a small space! Contrary to what many believe, you don’t need a huge backyard or a big garden to grow fresh vegetables. In
When it comes to growing cucumbers, following a few key tips can make all the difference between struggling plants, or a massive harvest. And if you love cucumbers, a big harvest means plenty of cukes for salads, fresh eating, pickling
This week we took advantage of the extra time on our hands and made homemade pasta. We typically make traditional Italian pasta from a recipe that was passed down by Jim’s Italian Grandmother. This recipe starts with a mound of
When it comes to staking tomato plants, we really thought we had one of the best solutions ever. By simply taking a wooden stake, and attaching a section of welded wire fencing to it with “U” nails, we created the
As we head into another glorious garden planting season, it is the perfect time to talk about planting tomatoes – and the simple secrets to get them off to a great start on planting day! The fact is, when and
Whether it is Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or you need a delicious and healthy dinner idea, this Burrito Bowl recipe is your answer! Chicken, rice, black beans, and salsa flavored with various spices and cooked together all in one
The last two months have found us marveling at just how many people are discovering the amazing world of at-home DIY projects! In fact, our Gardening and DIY pages on the blog have been over the top busy – with
If you want to stop endless weeding chores, and produce more vegetables than ever in your garden this year – mulch is the answer. But it is how you mulch, and what you mulch with that can make all the
When I was looking for a quick and easy dinner idea that required just a few ingredients, this Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Potato Casserole came to mind. Like many of you, sometimes you just need a dinner idea that
When it comes to singling out the best all purpose tomato to plant, for us, there is one tomato that stands above all the rest. And that is saying a lot, because we certainly grow quite a few delicious heirloom