When you live in a cold climate like I do, certain plants are just far off dreams. Not all common fruit trees work here and you need to be careful that you get a hardy variety. For a long time I thought growing a lemon tree, or any type of citrus tree, would be ... Continue Reading
7 Backyard Landscaping Decisions You’ll Regret
Everyone wants a backyard that is beautifully landscaped and low maintenance. A place where you can relax after a long day. However, if you're going the DIY route to creating a backyard landscape, there are some pitfalls to avoid. These mistakes look fine when you first ... Continue Reading
Creating Whimsy in Your Garden
Once the perennials have emerged, you’ve planted some annuals here and there, and all your flowers are looking great, it time to have some fun by Creating Whimsy In Your Garden. I truly love every task that gardening involves, but my favorite thing to do is kick my creative ... Continue Reading
What I’ve Learned From My First Mini Herb Garden in Zone 7B
If you love to cook and spice up your meals with different types of herbs or you love using them for homemade remedies—healing teas come to mind—then you should grow a herb garden. It is surprisingly easy, fun and also very cost-effective to grow—the price of fresh and even ... Continue Reading
Cheesy Eggs on Toast: The Perfect Post-Easter Breakfast
Let's imagine for a moment that you went a little bit crazy for an experiment this Easter and somehow managed to dye over 24 hard-boiled eggs... What do you do with them? My friends, you make the Raney family favourite, Cheesy Egg on Toast. So simple, yet so delicious. It ... Continue Reading
A Grain of Salt: What You Should Know Before Following Gardening Advice on the Internet
This post has been on my heart for awhile and I feel a little bit hypocritical writing it. Hey Kristen, you're a garden blogger--you literally give gardening advice on the Internet for a living. But it comes with its challenges. And when I talk to new gardeners about what they ... Continue Reading
Real-life design ideas for your small space garden
Not everyone is blessed with a large acreage to plant out the garden of their dreams. It's easy to feel defeated when all you have to work with is a small patio or an urban backyard. Don't be discouraged. I've compiled some ideas to get you thinking outside the box (or ... Continue Reading
6 Hardy Fruits You Can Grow From Seed
When you live in a colder climate, it's easy to think that your fruit-growing options are limited. Not so! These six hardy fruits can be grown from seed in Canada or any colder zone. You can start these fruits indoors, then set them outside in your garden or in pots and ... Continue Reading
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