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Create Your Very Own Patio Paradise in 7 Easy Steps

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Apartment and condo living is becoming increasingly attractive to persons of all ages. Living small is becoming the new living large as people downsize to accommodate busy lifestyles and a desire to have more freedom. Creating an inviting outdoor space on your balcony or patio is one of the great ways you can increase your living space, especially if you enjoy being outside. Here are some easy and fun ways to own your outdoor space, no matter where you live.

3 Summer Fun Garden Upcycle Projects

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Now that your garden is going gangbusters and you have a bit of a reprieve from your planting, it’s a good time to engage in some super fun garden upcycling projects. You will be amazed at what you can make to decorate your garden with items you have lying around. Below you will find a few of my favorite garden recycle projects. Have fun!

Stop Buying Grapes at the Grocery Store, Grow Your Own Instead

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

For over 6,000 years, gardeners have been growing grapes. Don’t let the idea of cultivating grapes scare you; it is easier than you might think. And, it is a good idea to stop buying grapes from the supermarket as they are one of the most heavily sprayed commercial crops. Do you even know what you are eating with your grapes?

Growing Great Greens all Year Long (and why you should)

6 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

If you only grow one thing in your home garden, it should be greens. There are several delicious and nutritious greens that are easy to grow and provide a valuable resource throughout the garden season and even beyond…More on that to come. Leafy greens are also known as salad greens, pot herbs, vegetable greens, or just greens. These plant leaves are eaten as a vegetable and contain important vitamins and nutrients. Likely, you don’t eat enough greens, and those that you do eat are not nearly as healthy as they could be.

Yes, I Add Broken Eggshells and Baking Soda to My Tomato Planting Hole

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

I get asked about growing and caring for tomatoes more than any other fruit or vegetable. It seems that everyone is after that perfect, prize-winning tomato and will stop at nothing to achieve it! Well, the good news is that tomatoes are not too tricky once you learn the basics, and you can have a beautiful tomato crop year after year, once you have the basic knowledge down.

Chicken, Chicken, Duck: Why Your Mini Farm Needs Ducks

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Chickens are great; they are easy to keep, provide loads of delicious eggs, and are super fun to watch. There have been times in my past, where I have pulled up a lawn chair and literally watched my chickens for hours. But lately, I have come to appreciate just how great ducks are, especially when it comes to natural pest control. If you have been thinking about getting ducks but are on the fence, let me help you. Here are some great reasons to invest in these happy fowl.

How to Save Your Lawn From the Hot Summer Sun

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

While the peppers and tomatoes in your veggie garden may appreciate the summer heat, your lawn does not necessarily feel the same way. Extreme heat may leave your grass looking worn and sad. To get through those hot stretches, it is important to baby your lawn a little bit. Here are some simple tips that you can follow to keep your grass looking awesome, even in the dead of summer.

Poison Ivy: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Summer means many things, beautiful gardens, backyard fun, and long walks in nature. Unfortunately, nice weather also means a few not-so-attractive things like mosquitoes and the dreaded poison ivy. You may have heard the Ben Franklin saying, “ Leaves of three, let them be.” This is good advice to avoid this vining plant that can cause an irritating rash. To keep you and your family safe from this dangerous plant, there are a few other things that you need to know.

Asparagus and Sandy Soil, a Perfect Match

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a perennial flowering plant whose young shoots are used as a delicious spring vegetable. If you love to roast tender spears tossed with olive oil and seasonings, perhaps it is time to grow some of your own. Although it takes a while for asparagus crops to take off, there is nothing like the taste of these homegrown, green spears.

8 Ways to Create Your Go-to Outdoor Relax Room

4 min read | Author - Liivi Hess

Picture yourself in a relaxing oasis with the calming sounds of running water, birds singing, and a breeze blowing in the treetops. The only thing better than relaxing indoors on a beautiful sunny day is to do all that outside, surrounded by nature. But first, you must make your outdoor area look and feel inviting, relaxing and pleasant not just for you but also for your guests and anyone who might want to join you.

Unique Ways to Capture and Save Water For Your Thirsty Plants

5 min read | Author - Liivi Hess

Did you know there are hundreds of gallons of usable water going to waste in your home every day? With a little know-how, you can save much of this wasted water and use it for your garden. Many of these water-wise gardening strategies serve more than one purpose, reducing water usage, improving garden soil, protecting plants, and saving money on your utility bill, too. Here are the best ways to repurpose water that would otherwise go to waste and water your thirsty plants.

Create Your Very Own Patio Paradise in 7 Easy Steps

3 Summer Fun Garden Upcycle Projects

Stop Buying Grapes at the Grocery Store, Grow Your Own Instead

Growing Great Greens all Year Long (and why you should)

Yes, I Add Broken Eggshells and Baking Soda to My Tomato Planting Hole

Chicken, Chicken, Duck: Why Your Mini Farm Needs Ducks

How to Save Your Lawn From the Hot Summer Sun

Poison Ivy: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Asparagus and Sandy Soil, a Perfect Match

8 Ways to Create Your Go-to Outdoor Relax Room

Unique Ways to Capture and Save Water For Your Thirsty Plants

How to Grow and Use This #1 Citrus Fruit for Whiter Teeth and Radiant Skin

Can I Eat Those Backyard Mushrooms?

Replace Dangerous and Expensive Herbicides and Pesticides With this Simple Kitchen Solution

6 Foods Proven To Kill Breast Cancer Cells

Banish Ear Fungi and Ease Pain With ACV

Good Poop, Bad Poop (What Works in Your Garden)

Is Smoking Weed Shrinking Your Testicles?

Ditch the Bug Zappers, Try This Instead

Top 11 Homemade Fertilizers

The 3 Ingredient Juice Your Liver Loves

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