First spotted in the dome sporting a very dark skin mainly because he was hiding out in the mulch that covers the floor. I have not seen Mr. Toady in a few months so I wasn’t sure if he had left while we had the door open moving rocks in back in November. What a…
You’ve spent all year perfecting your garden and trying to grow the perfect pumpkins for Halloween. Now that the time has finally arrived, what else can you do with all of that pumpkin? Of course, you can make seeds, pumpkin pie, and pumpkin roll. But have you ever thought about pumpkin soup? It’s perfect for those chilly…
When harvesting these large tuberous vegetables this time of year from my raised bed garden it is hard to imagine how tasty they are. Not to mention being able to create a hummus that is loaded with healthy veggies. This healthy sweet potato hummus has quickly become my families favorite snack. Healthy Sweet Potato Hummus…
One of my favorite Spring projects is putting together my window boxes on the back kitchen patio. In this post I share my spring window box planting ideas that are easy to recreate and enjoy. Window Box in Spring Spring is finally here in my garden and I’m excited to get out and start planting…
Did you know there is a difference between the Thanksgiving and Christmas cactus? In this post I BLAB with the Houseplant Guru about this and more!
Autumn just may be my favorite time of the year to spend time outside on the bedroom deck. It maybe 40*F and a little drizzly but the hot tub is amazing. In this post, I share how to create a backyard space to enjoy during the cooler season. The Deck Remodel To be totally honest…
Nothing more spectacular and rewarding than to grow your own zinnias. In this post, I share how I personally How To Dry and Save Zinnia Seeds From Bouquets.
Are you looking for sustainable ways to water your garden? In this post, we discuss saving water during dry spells with rain barrels. During the summer months, it seems my area of NW Ohio keeps missing any substantial amount of rain. Watching the rain develop around us according to Weather Channel radar and we miss…
My garden is surrounded by wildlife heaven with woods including the river running through it. Although we love to have a passing deer in the meadow I don’t appreciate their love for my
One of the coolest things about living in the country is having property large enough for a tractor. In this post, I share Grandpa Haas’ Old Farmall A and our family traditions. Grandpa’s Old Farmall A The photos below are from our family archive. They feature the old Farmall A at the Haas Home and…
In this post I share why ‘Life is a Basket Full of Kittens’. You will find adorable fur baby images and post featuring pets in my garden. Life is a Basket Full of Kittens Where did this term come from? I guess it evolved over the years as a blogger in the garden world. A…
When were you first introduced to miniature gardening? In this post, I share the miniature garden finds at Hoens Garden Center from the 2010 visit. Today I enjoy adding many little mini-gardens in my home and garden. It’s fun to look back on my first encounter with this timeless trending hobby. Mini-Finds Specialist | Hoens…