Rhubarb barbecue sauce is an easy way to use seasonal rhubarb and in a savory dish instead of baked goods. It tastes like regular BBQ sauce but a bit tangier and very flavorful - I think you'll like this fun way to use rhubarb. Rhubarb is a plant I'm always happy to grow in our garden because ... Continue Reading ...
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Podcast Ep.58: Work Day Trades – How We Get Big Stuff Done
In this episode we're talking about one of our favorite things ever - trading work days with family and friends! We give examples and details on how we've been able to get major house and garden projects done by trading work days. What is a "trade day?" People come over and help for a day, then you ... Continue Reading ...
3 Container Gardening Ideas & Tips
Three easy container gardening ideas to recreate for flowering pots in sunny spots using easy-to-find garden center plants, plus planting and maintenance tips so your flowers will grow beautifully all season long. Includes a handy printable checklist to take with you to the store! This ... Continue Reading ...
How to Freeze Snap Peas without Blanching (and Snow Peas, Too)
Tutorial and tips for how to quickly and easily freeze snap peas without blanching - or snow peas - to be able to enjoy them longer than their short season. A few years ago I shared this harvest photo of our three types of peas, and I realized I needed to find a way to preserve them. The ... Continue Reading ...
Vegetarian Indian Sub-jee Curry Wraps
Indian style Sub-jee (or Subji) curry is a super flavorful way to get lots of vegetables into a quick weeknight meal. While it makes for an easy vegetarian meal on it own scooped with naan, serving it wrapped in a tortilla with cheese is like a great melding of two cultures. Adaptable and ... Continue Reading ...
How To Plant Corn Weed Free (Really!)
Think weeding has to happen if you grow corn? There are some simple steps you can take to plant corn weed free and easily in a low maintenance bed that seriously won't need hardly any weeding all season long - really. It's time to get rid of that hoe! I've heard from so many people about the ... Continue Reading ...
Podcast Ep.57: Landscaping to Sell, Garden Updates, a Surprising Salad + Cool Things
We love a how a bit of easy landscaping can transform a yard, and in this episode we talk about recent market research that confirms what you probably already knew - nice landscaping actually improves the sale price of your house. We list the easy things we did to transform the yard of our previous ... Continue Reading ...
Good Things List No.14: Rock Wall Raised Bed, Flowy Dresses, Country Home, Books, Movies & 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. Are you firmly in the grips of spring like I am? It's like, "the weather is good, what can I get ... Continue Reading ...
Herb Garden Before and After + Updates Through the Seasons
Plans and photos of a small kitchen herb garden before and after planting with list of plants used and tips for planting your own herb garden. Now updated with photos of the garden through the seasons to see how it changed and grew. While still in the process of our backyard deck ... Continue Reading ...
Free Printable Floral Watercolor Garden Quotes Wall Art
Download and print out this set of three free printable floral watercolor garden quotes to use as an instant decor update for pretty wall art that would look great in any room of your home - or decorating a sweet garden "she shed." Some links in this article are affiliate links and if ... Continue Reading ...
