DIY Doll Garden Tools Makeover!

Here’s a mini makeover of some tiny gardening tools! My daughter received a fairy garden kit and in the kit were these miniature tools. They are the perfect size for dolls and with some spay paint and acrylic paint they look more upscale! https://youtu.be/snOiOxrMRzw

Plant Spotlight: Citronella

The weather has been extremely pleasant this past couple of weeks and we have spent almost every evening outside in the backyard! The flowers are blooming and the trees are sprouting leaves. With warmer weather and blooms also comes the bugs. I don't mind the bees, beetles and spiders but I can't stand mosquitoes! My family...

Plant Tip: Less Water is More!

I don't know why, but it took me forever to realize that less water is indeed better for plants than constantly dousing them! In the past I would water my potted plants on schedule each week and then they would look terrible and die. When I sought help for my dying foliage, a friend told...

All Natural Plant Fertilizer from Banana Peels

My family and I eat a good many bananas every week and I usually toss the peels in my compost. When my plants need a pick me up, I collect the peels and make a banana water fertilizer for the garden and for my indoor plants! Bananas contain vital nutrients like potassium, phosphorus and calcium....

Trouble with an Orchid and I Need Your Advice!

Cameron gifted me this beautiful white orchid for our anniversary a few weeks ago and I was overjoyed! Unfortunately, I am a terrible orchid owner and need some help! Lately, I have heard so many rumours on the care of orchids, it's confusing. Some people say to water them with two or three ice cubes...

Don’t Chunk it, Compost it! Unexpected and Unusual Items to Compost

Composting  represents a wonderful process that harnesses the powers of nature and works by means of microorganisms breaking down organic matter and turning it into the best nutrients for your soil! When most people think of material to add to a compost, they think of fruits and vegetables. Well, those are great items but there are...

Plant Tip: Save Soil in Containers with Plastic Bottles and Cans

Save money and potting soil by putting recyclable trash at the bottom of a large pot. Most plant’s roots do not reach the bottom of the container and the pot will weigh less. I used milk cartoons, plastic juice containers and Gatorade bottles in my Rosemary planters on the back patio. The plastic bottles, cans...

Different Types of Compost Bins!

When it comes to composting there's really no incorrect way to compost, it's more of a learn as you go cycle! If you are new to composting here is a great article on the basics of getting starting! Over the past years gardeners have come a long way in keeping their compost piles contain. As...