A few years ago, my dad bought a cute little retro camper to restore. He and my son worked together to turn it into an eye-popping beauty, my mom decorated it like a pro, and they all love take it camping throughout the summer. They had so much fun doing it together that my dad…
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Easy Color Theory Tips for a Fun, Colorful Garden
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When you see this scene in your front yard, you just know it’s a feel-good day. Why? Well, first and foremost, it means that new plants are finding their homes. (We ripped out almost every single plant and shrub around our home late last year) and second, it means that Monrovia plants are in the…
Fermented Strawberry Rhubarb Chutney
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If there’s one thing that’s been lingering on my to-do list for way too long, it’s home fermenting. I already make easy homemade yogurt, but I dream of homemade kombucha, kefir, kraut and fermented fruit. My foodie dreams are coming true this year thanks to Delicious Living, who has provided a list of probiotic-rich fermented recipes and tips on…
Ready to Garden? Plant a Meatball!
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The eggplant, a vegetarian recipe staple, has always been a source of heated yet friendly contention between my mother and I. She tells me I should love it, I tell her I don’t. She tells me I’m just flat out wrong and should try it again. So when my tattoo artist suggested that a small…
Burpee Gardens Butterflies
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Last Friday, I had the incredible opportunity to spend the day among writers, chefs, photographers and other garden enthusiasts at a media event held at Burpee Gardens’ Fordhook Farm. I haven’t even processed the magic enough yet to be able to tap the experience out on the keys, but I did go through some photos….
3 Easy Curb Appeal Tips (for the low-maintenance gardener!) #LetsGarden
This post may contain affiliate links.This post has been sponsored by Monrovia, but all opinions are my own. Why Monrovia plants? Because my Mom says so, and Mom is always right. OK, so that’s not the only reason we’re Monrovia gardening fans (although Mom’s opinion is usually the one I trust.) I’m a lifetime garden lover and my husband…
Celebrate Spring with a Garden-themed Easter Basket
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Got a wicked sweet tooth? Mine was raging during this last pregnancy, and it really got me thinking about how I don’t want to pass my love/hate relationship with sugar on to my kids. Cutting back on candy is tough, though…especially when every single holiday seems to revolve around it. But all that means is that,…
