I recently acquired some potted boysenberry bushes from a local farm to plant on our property. Boysenberries are so easy to grow. With full sun, good drainage, and something to climb, planting boysenberries in your yard will yield delicious fruit year after year to eat as a snack…
I always love driving by houses in the springtime that have beautiful baskets of hanging flowers adorning their porches. In our household, however, we prioritize planting edible plants. A beautiful edible alternative to flowers are strawberries in hanging baskets. The Benefits Of Planting Strawberries in Hanging Baskets Space…
With Father’s Day right around the corner we’ve compiled a list of the best Father’s Day gifts for a dad who feels most at home under the open sky. Whether the dad in your life is an avid fisherman, hunter, weekend camper, or hiker, we’ve got the best…
If you need a dessert for your 4th of July gathering this summer, look no further! These 4th of July cupcakes feature a hidden surprise; they are stuffed with pop rocks! Eating these is an entire experience. Bite into a Roman Candle Crunch Cupcake, filled with explosive flavor,…
When Moose was a baby I was so proud of how well he behaved in the grocery store. I’d pop him in the cart, hand him a book, and he’d alternate between “reading” quietly and waving and smiling at everyone who passed. While other babies cried, I counted…
Rain barrels are an incredibly useful tool for gardeners and homesteaders. Collecting rain water for your garden is an excellent way to reduce your water bill and take the strain off of the local infrastructure if you’re on city water. Rain water is free from additives to city…
This spring I was so excited to get some bare root elderberry bushes from a local farmer. Elderberries make an excellent privacy hedge and can be used for so many immune system supporting recipes like elderberry syrup. I’m going to walk you through planting elderberry bushes from bare…
This DIY Topsy Turvy upside down tomato planter is perfect for vertical gardening in small spaces. This tomato planter can be hung from a porch, apartment balcony, or even inside in a window when planting space is at a premium. What Is A Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter? When…
This stir fry uses simple ingredients for an easy and delicious from scratch meal that your family will love. I wasn’t super familiar with cooking bok choy, but after an amazing new friend gifted us with an abundance from her garden, I was excited to experiment with this…
Surprise Mom with breakfast in bed this Mother’s Day, served on a DIY breakfast tray made by the people she loves most. This simple Mother’s Day craft can be made by even the littlest of helpers (with a bit of help from a grown up). And lets not…
