How to Grow Epic Tomatillos

Ever wonder what makes your salsa verde green? Surprise! It's not green tomatoes but instead a delightful fruit called the tomatillo. You can purchase tomatillos at the grocery store (typically located near the peppers), but if you have the space I suggest growing your own. With few pest and disease problems tomatillos are easy to grow organically, prolific …

Easy Indoor Seed Starting Guide

I am a big proponent of growing plants from seed. Whether you are a serious gardener or a gardening hobbyist, there are far more benefits of growing your plants from seed than buying "ready to plant" trays. Let's quickly discuss the benefits of starting your plants from seed. It is cost effective. A package of 100 organic …

DIY Garden Markers – 5 Easy & Inexpensive Ideas

Fall is upon us. The air is crisp, my deciduous are shedding, and my perennials are ready for a long winters nap. It's time to do my annual garden clean up. This includes not only raking leaves and tilling soil, but also ensuring that my plants are properly labeled. Labeling plants is a wonderful way to brighten and add …

Easy Decoupaged Pots

Old pots collecting spider webs? Sounds like it's time for some up-cycled fun! Read on for a simple way to transform your old pots from drab... to fab! How you ask? Using one of my favorite 1960s crafting trends - decoupage. What is decoupage? Simply put - decoupage is artistic sleight of hand. What appears to be …