Summer is the perfect time to take on a project like butterfly gardening. The soil is prime and sunny days will encourage quick growth for most native plants. A perfect combination of food and host plants and flowers will attract these beautiful, active visitors into your yard. Here’s how to get started with butterfly gardening: […]
I’m a huge fan of salmon, but it’s certainly not easy to find a quality salmon steak to cook in Kentucky. Thanks to my partnership with Sitka Salmon Shares, I’ve just learned that we Kentuckians can rejoice and enjoy top-notch fresh Alaskan salmon. Sitka Salmon Shares, a innovative community-based company, now delivers premium, sustainable, wild […]
Carrots are a delicious vegetable rich in vitamin A and other essential nutrients. Organic carrots can be grown in your garden and are well suited for growing in containers as long as they are large enough. With a little know how they are easy to grow and a delicious fresh staple for your organic garden! […]
How do you avoid using pesticides around campsites to repel mosquitoes? Make your own mosquito repellents! Homemade recipes can be made from household products and natural oils, and are easy to take along on camping trips. They are safe to use on skin and on most clothing. A few of the mixtures can even be […]
Traveling for Spring and Summer break is always a treat! A trip can quickly turn sour, though, if you become the target of a thief. With a few preventative measures you can lower your risk for crimes like purse snatching and identity theft. It just takes a little foresight to protect yourself from theft when […]
Colors, textures, blooms, and types–so many choices are available to the gardener in creating a beautiful yard. One thing’s for certain, a flowerbed brings vibrancy and joy to every landscape! Today, we’re creating a mailbox garden flowerbed this summer and sharing all our best tips including how to choose the best plants for your flowerbed. […]
When you’re new to anything, there’s a learning curve. For new gardeners, the learning curve can be steep and pricey as it often results in plant death. There’s no need to fret, though. All gardeners can turn brown thumbs into green thumbs by avoiding some common oversights, missteps, and costly failures in the organic lawn […]
New to gardening? No worries! Every new gardener is a little nervous, but it’s really not difficult to grow your own organic vegetables. There are obviously many advantage to growing your own vegetables in your own organic garden. Besides saving money, you’ll benefit from the freshness and rich nutrients in homegrown vegetables. There are many […]
Cooking with fresh herbs is a treat, but when the herbs come from your own kitchen garden, it’s an extra-special treat! There are many herbs that are welcome in any kitchen garden but we’ve compiled a list of our top favorites for you to consider. The needs for most are similar – adequate lighting, drainage […]
