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Garden Vegetables to Grow this SummerSlow start this growing season? Don't despair! If you didn't get a garden planted this spring, it's not too late to plant garden vegetables to grow this summer! Growing a garden is a great way to put healthy food on the table and keep your kids occupied in the final…
Tips for Home Water Conservation This SummerHome water conservation should be at the top of your mind. Whether for drinking, cleaning, bathing, or gardening, when the warmer season moves in our home water usage usually rises. That’s because there’s a lot of water-related chores and activities associated with the changes in temperature. At the same time…
10 Edibles That Look Great in Hanging Baskets and ContainersWith edible landscaping, we try to use landscape design principles in our gardens. One of these is using multiple dimensions and porch rail planters or hanging baskets can be a fabulous way of bring the plants up a level. Even beginning gardeners can take their garden to the next level…
Teach Your Child to be Eco-FriendlyLiving in peace with the world that surrounds us is of crucial importance. We have to preserve it for as long as possible so we can live a life in a healthy environment. However, apart from doing this ourselves, it is vital we pass on this green way of…
Earth Day Tips for ChildrenEarth Day, April 22, is approaching and that means it’s time once again assess our choices and how they impact the environment. One way to make a positive impact on the environment is through organic farming. Eating organic is not only better for our bodies, but better for…
Top 12 Easiest Houseplants You Can GrowHouseplants are a wonderful addition to any home. Not only do they look pretty, they also help keep your indoor air clear - a very important consideration especially at this time of year when windows remain closed due to cold weather. These make great house-warming gifts for gardeners and can…
How to Make a Terrarium in a Mason JarMy kids have been begging me for a houseplant, but I've been reluctant to give them any until now. Since I've started working with succulents, though, I realized that a little plant might be a nice thing for them to have in their rooms. I've been kicking around…
10 Tips for Starting Seeds IndoorsIt's that time again when gardeners, stuck inside in cold winter weather, start dreaming of springtime gardens. One garden task that can be done indoors during the winter is starting seeds indoors. Starting seeds indoors can be a little tricky though, so I'm sharing a list of tips that help…
Winterizing Your Garden and PorchWinter is officially upon us, and it's time to one last look at gardens and porches to make sure they're ready for snow and ice and arctic temperatures. Hopefully, you've already done a lot of these tasks, but if you're a last minute person like I am, here are a…
DIY Fruit Pomander Trayfamily fun & traditions • green living
Nasty weather is settling upon us in Eastern Iowa and it's getting harder to kick my kids out of the house to play. A friend recently had kids making apple pomanders and I loved the idea so much, I created a DIY Fruit Pomander Tray at my house, too. A…
