(fighting the joy thief of “black thumb”)
If you are like me you have been given house plants or you bought outdoor plants for a porch or patio and then bring them inside with the good intention of rolling them back out next Spring….. Also, if you are like me, you have done a whole lot […]

So often, you will find that parents do not teach their kids how to take care of the lawn, garden, flowerbeds or trees. Arguing over the chores and the amount of time that it is taking almost doesn’t seem worth the aggravation and frustration. The stress is too much even for the best of parents […]

Are you thinking of puting your house on the market this year? Adding charm to your landscaping always adds value to your home. My husband’s company has moved us around the country 3 times in the last 10 years not to mention I am a Marine Corps kid and know a few things about […]

7 Tips to making seed saving simple, fun, and frugal with your kids.
If you are a frugal mom like me, then September is the “seed saver”month. All the herbs are dried up and the seeds are ripe for picking. If you share this activity with your kids, you will get the bonus of […]

Mosquito Spray…Worth a try
I was at a deck party awhile back, and the bugs were having a ball biting everyone. A man at the party sprayed the lawn and deck floor with Listerine, and the little demons disappeared. The next year I filled a 4-ounce spray bottle and used it around my seat whenever I […]

Find out which butterflies are in your area. You can do this by spending some time outdoors with your kids and a good field guide to see which species are around.

Please Eat the Daisies and Other Edible Flowers Part I
By Arlene Wright Correll
I have always been intimidated by edible flowers. They aren’t a new phenomenon, but garnishes of fresh flowers tend to intimidate diners, including me. I was never sure if the flowers are there for decoration or to be eaten. Even if […]

by Jan Hayner
www.organizing your life the easy way.com
So often, you will find that parents do not teach their kids how to take care of the lawn, garden, flowerbeds or trees. Arguing over the chores and the amount of time that it is taking almost doesn’t seem worth the aggravation and frustration. The stress is […]

(fighting the joy thief of “black thumb”)
If you are like me you have been given house plants or you bought outdoor plants for a porch or patio and then bring them inside with the good intention of rolling them back out next Spring….. Also, if you are like me, you have done a whole lot […]

If you are like me, nurturing your plants goes hand-in-hand with nurturing your family. Gardening not only helps me fight the joy thieves of motherhood by digging in the dirt with my kids, but I also enjoy sharing the fruit of our labors. I like showing my children the joy of bringing fresh […]