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Repel Mosquitoes – Look in Your Pantry
When we lived in Michigan, I remember mosquitoes being a huge problem, in fact we used to call them the Michigan Air Force, that's how bad they were. There wasn't an outdoor activity that didn't require some stinky, toxic spray.Now being back in the mid-west and having to deal with mosquitoes again … [Read more...]
How to Keep Animals Out of the Garden
Gardening can be a really tasty and rewarding endeavor, providing super fresh produce for wholesome meals for your family. However, all of your hard work can end up being pretty tasty for the local critters, too. Once they identify an easy source of food, like the sweet corn you’ve been growing or … [Read more...]
4 foot Garden in a 4 inch Pot
A fun DIY project that can be given as a beautiful bouquet and then used to plant the most amazing flower garden. Makes a great gift for Mother's Day or to give to someone who loves gardening. … [Read more...]
DIY Cornstarch Clay Garden Stakes
DIY Cornstarch Clay Garden Stakes - a fun and whimsical way to label your plants. This DIY project is super easy to do and fun for the whole family. … [Read more...]
Gardens – The 3 Sisters Legend – Corn, Beans & Squash
Have you heard of the "Three Sister's"? It is a Native American legend which refers to corn, beans and squash. These beautiful sister's are known as the "sustainers" of life. They grow together in the same mound each one protecting the others. The corn stands tall so the beans have a pole to climb. … [Read more...]
Homemade Insect Repellent for Spiders
I saw the biggest spider last night as we were unloading the moving truck, I think it had a small dog in its mouth. I tried knocking down the web and killing it but it got away. Less than 20 minutes later the lil' bugger was back, spinning another web. Apparently he hasn't got the hint that he … [Read more...]