I'm a stay at home mom, at present, with a 2 1/2 year old daughter and 11 year old son. I enjoy sewing, crocheting, gardening and cooking for and with my family. We are a family on a budget and I am always looking for new, inventive and frugal ways to enrich our lives.
That is an excellent suggestion! I'll have to start doing that. I've recently started crocheting baby blankets to stash away for next time I get unexpected shower invites! ... View related article.
You can also use 1 cup of white distilled vinegar to 1 gallon of tap water for all your acid loving plants. I do this for my blue hydrangeas, gardenias & camellias. ... View related article.
I never would have thought of that. I have some white plastic window boxes that could use a beauty treatment, I'll have to try it. thanks for the tip. ... View related article.
I'm not exactly sure what you're looking for but I'm in zone 9 and I was looking for a christmas tree type evergreen to grow which was hard to find for my zone. The closest tree I could find was the Arizona Cypress, which has a med growth rate. I just ordered some through Arbor Day and can't wait for this fall when they'll be shipped. Good Luck. ... View related article.
I have space issues in my yard as well. I found some really great tomato seeds, "patio" variety and "tiny tim" ( I believe from Burpee) and they are actually growing and producing tomatoes in window boxes. I have 3 plants per window box. I also grow the "space saver" cucumbers in 1 gallon sized pots. Container veggies can be a lot of fun. ... View related article.
