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Preparing your home for spring can be an immediate mood booster. While you may be spending more time at home and indoors, there’s no reason not to have cheerful decor around for you and your children! So with that in mind, many start decorating about three to four weeks before the holiday. It may still
It’s February, so depending on where you live, winter could be blistering cold or mildly cool with a breeze that feels nice. Right now, all that may be on your mind is having a beautiful spring garden — but is it the right time to start planting? Again, it does depend on what part of
Yes, houseplants have been around forever, but they are a trend that’s here to stay. We all know that indoor plants provide many health benefits, but they also offer style! Simply said, if you are going to decorate using houseplants as a component, it’s a win-win. A beautifully decorated healthy environment will elevate your endorphins,
Winter is officially here with a vengeance, and a bowl of nice hot soup sounds great right about now! Soup, especially one that’s made from fresh vegetables grown in your garden, has so many benefits. Vegetables that grow and ripen in your garden have more nutrients overall. Store-bought vegetables have to be picked early since
There’s an uplifting spirit that takes over when you see holiday decorations go up in your neighborhood. These mood boosters just might include very festive porch decorations, starring your own planters! There have been many articles written as to the significance of the porch. For most homeowners, the porch is a place where you welcome
Herbs are a wonderful addition to your kitchen. These savory plants can be grown both indoors and outdoors, but the kitchen is really the best place for them. Not only are they right at arm’s reach while you’re cooking, but they also make beautiful, cozy decorations and will enhance any kitchen’s decor. For outdoor
With the mental and physical benefits of gardening well known among adults, introducing school-aged kids to this popular hobby early on in their education is a great way to kick off good habits early in life. From improving various skills to even your finances, the benefits are numerous: Teaches responsibility and patience Improves math
Saving vegetable seeds…not something super high on the priority list for most people living busy, active lives. So, why should it be? On the surface, it may just seem like too much trouble, but with all of us trying to be more connected and eco-friendly, saving seeds might be worth the effort! Whether you are
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” — Audrey Hepburn It’s summer, and the days seem to be getting hotter and longer. Unless you planted a drought-tolerant garden, your once beautiful oasis will suffer. There are ways to help extend the life of your garden and keep it looking fresh, despite a
Just about every kid loves pizza, and what better way to teach them about gardening than to make a pizza garden. The concept is that everything that will go on the pizza they will grow, which includes all the vegetables and herbs. A word to the wise: Although technically you could put just about any