More than 11 easy & beautiful cottage garden flowers to grow in your borders, beds, and containers in pastel shades for both sun and shady areas. June is the most amazing month for gorgeous blooms! Cottage garden flowers come alive in June, putting on a show that we try to enjoy as much ... Continue Reading ...
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Easy Potato And Caramelized Onion Frittata Recipe
This recipe for potato and caramelized onion frittata uses simple pantry ingredients and is easy to make. It's a great dinner, breakfast or brunch option - and with a ton of flavor from the cheese and onions, you won't miss the meat! Frittatas are one of those easy dishes that use simple, ... Continue Reading ...
Sticky Bun Sourdough Coffee Cake
Here's a delicious - and easy - way to use up your discard when feeding your sourdough starter - make a moist sticky bun sourdough coffee cake with a caramel pecan topping for breakfast, snacking, or dessert! It doesn't take long after creating a sourdough starter to realize you can only make ... Continue Reading ...
SHL Ep.3: Easy Way To Trellis Tomatoes
In this episode, we're sharing how we're using cattle panels (metal fencing) for trellising tomatoes, and explain why trellising helps the plants grow better and make harvesting easier. The best thing about this trellising system, though is the quick and easy way to train the plants up the panels ... Continue Reading ...
Quick Cheesy Chicken Artichoke Skillet Dip Recipe
In just a few minutes you can have this delicious cheesy chicken artichoke skillet dip ready to serve with bread, chips, or crackers - and then watch it disappear. Perfect for game days, parties, and holidays - or just a fun appetizer dinner. Note: This recipe also includes a slow cooker cooking ... Continue Reading ...
Good Things List No.26: New Gate Arbor, Sturdy Garden Tote, Slate Tags, Books & More
A monthly list of good things to do, buy, read, watch, and more. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. And...here we are at the beginning of another month! I read somewhere that it's been said these ... Continue Reading ...
What to Plant for August Blooms
12 beautiful perennials and shrubs in pastel and yellow colors that bloom in August in our zone 8 Pacific Northwest garden, happily bridging the gap between summer and fall in the flower garden. Note: A gardening article in early June about August blooming plants? Yes, because there's still ... Continue Reading ...
Quick & Decadent Chocolate Chip Walnut Pie Recipe
Unbelievably easy and candy-bar-like decadent, this chocolate chip walnut pie may just become your family's favorite like it is ours. Perfect for holidays or any time you need a yummy dessert for a gathering. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will ... Continue Reading ...
Green Beans with Caramelized Onions & Tomatoes – Quick & Healthy Recipe
If you're looking for a quick, easy, and flavorful side dish that uses height of the season fresh vegetables, this is it! Green beans with caramelized onions and tomatoes is perfect warm or room temperature, making it a great potluck pick, too. We've been eating green beans sautéed with ... Continue Reading ...
Gardening to Save Money – 10 Plants to Grow
Is gardening to save money possible? If you grow the right things, yes! Here are ten high yield, low cost, easy to grow, vegetables, fruits, and herbs to get the most bang for your buck. One question I get often is, "Does vegetable gardening really save money?" Now, if we were talking ... Continue Reading ...
