Category Archives: Garden Projects

Sparking my Creativity with Hometalk!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Laura

I have a new addiction, and its better than Pintrest. What?! You heard me. I know your a crafter like me, a gardener, an artist or simply someone trying to express your personality through your living space. If that explains … Continue reading →

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Nasturtiums, Scarification and other Fun with Preschoolers!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Laura

I spent the morning planting nasturtium seeds with my youngest’s Preschool class. This was my first workshop, and I was nervous. All the goofy grins and eager questions from the kids helped. I got over my nerves, and jumped right in. We … Continue reading →

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Create your own Rubber Boot Planter for Earth Day!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Laura

It’s Earth Day, and I’m doing my part to think green when putting together my spring planters. Recycling some cutie pie rubber boots from the depths of our hall closet I created something new and fun for my garden. The … Continue reading →

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Recycled Seed Starters

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Laura

Get Growing! Seed starting doesn’t have to be complicated or cost a lot of money. Seeds are cheap and with a quality seed starting soil you’ve got all you need, well almost. Seed trays are invaluable, and I’ve already put … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Walking in Her Shoes

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Laura
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Growing with Home Harvest Farms

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Laura

February is full of potential. Here on the cusp of spring everything is still possible. The to-do list is ever expanding, and the unrealistic still seems, well….. realistic. Your spring cleaning plans? They hold a high probability of completion.  Painting the … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Amaryllis ‘Apple Blossom’

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Laura

Happy New Year!

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Winter Projects: Amaryllis ‘Apple Blossom’

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Laura

The winter months are here. Although I’ve had a hard time letting go of the sandals and cute little flats, boots and rain jackets have been piling up in the entryway. With gloves and scarves following me everywhere I go. … Continue reading →

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Reason #531 to visit a local pumpkin patch

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Laura

Prepping the yard for fall, I couldn’t help but get into the season by planting some pumpkins. Although I tend to stray from mums, I couldn’t resist this combo, and neither should you. This fall project couldn’t be simpler. I … Continue reading →

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Raggedy Ann, Bringing the Sparkle to Colony Farms

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Laura

Last week I posted a photo from Colony Farms of the Maestro scarecrow that one of the members of the community garden created. I love the music man, he rocks the garden. Well this week I’m sharing another fantastic scarecrow … Continue reading →

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