Organic Lawn Care

Organic Lawn Care Reasons to Practice

When we first became homeowners, I wasn’t sure where to begin when it came to the lawn or garden. Everything was overwhelming. We knew we had to mow the lawn, so we started there. Over time we learned better mowing techniques to strengthen the grass, purchased a new mower and switched to organic lawn care. … Read more

Milk Jug Greenhouses

Milk Jug Greenhouses to Start a Garden Now

Usually I order most of my garden seeds for the year in January or February. A few weeks later I put together milk jug greenhouses. These easy, miniature greenhouses help give seedlings a jump start on the growing season. You can make them any time before your final frost date. This post will explain how … Read more

How to Make Flowers Last Longer

How to Make Flowers Last Longer

Whenever I splurge on buying fresh cut flowers, I want them to last as long as possible. I think this is the case for most flower buyers, but unfortunately flowers often do not last very long. This can lead to frustration, disappointment and additional spending. I used to work in a floral shop so I … Read more