My Own Secret Magic
Not long ago, when we were putting together our new magazine, Carey had the idea to find old copies of the book. I thought that was a great idea and I got to searching. I searched a few thrift stores and antique malls, but none of the books sparked...
A $16 Frog Pond Experiment
Last Summer, I got an itch to make a rock pond. I envisioned a pond full of lilypads, inhabited by frogs, surrounded by a rock garden. With no plan and nothing but a vision in my head, I got to digging. Now, in the end, I want to say...
The Best Perennial for Maximum Spread!
The price of perennial plants seems a bit higher this year depending on where you shop for them. If you’re gardening on a budget, it doesn’t take long to max it out. So I thought I’d share with you my number one perennial to get that will spread as...
Reboot Your Porridge
The more I eat porridge, the more I enjoy it. Not only is it a healthy dose of fiber and protein, it can be changed up in so many ways to fit the tastes of whoever is eating it. Here are a few combinations I found that I have...
A Seed Experiment or How to Hide an Ugly Fallen Tree
This tree fell in our back yard last year- and as you can see it’s rather dead. But as we don’t own a super powered chain saw and our ability to move it is limited (we don’t own a truck), it’s been pushed down the list of yard/garden things...
The Versatility of the Crochet Rose
The crochet rose has been used as an embellishment since before the turn of the 20th century. And what a darling and simple embellishment it can be. With just a bit of scrap yarn, you can make any ordinary project look fabulous and cottage core or even give it...