Every year I try to add something new to my garden. In my vegetable garden, I may try new vegetables, add an arch, or construct a new bed. A few years ago I started growing herbs directly in my raised beds rather than in seperate containers. The benefits of growing herbs in your garden far…
Creating an Outdoor Living Space
Fall is the perfect time to spend more time outside. As the days become cooler, and gardening chores have slowed down, I find myself just enjoying the sights and sounds of nature, enjoying a book and cup of coffee in the morning or late afternoon. I feel my outdoor spaces are just an extension of…
Using Flea Market Finds In The Garden
Do you love flea markets as much as I do? I decorate my house with a lot of my finds, but what I like even more is using a little creativity and see how I can use my flea market finds in the garden. I have a few flea market finds that are my favorites. …
Repurposed Pumpkins
I know…, it’s at least 90 degrees outside, and I am talking about pumpkins. But, I’m going to a craft show the end of September, so I need to start thinking fall. My repurposed pumpkin is made from the drawer of a little chest I kept in the closet to hold craft supplies. But, after moving…
Rusty Bird Cage Garden Decor
I bought an old rusty bird cage years ago at the 450 mile yard sale. I think I paid $5.00 for it and brought it home. It’s been sitting in my yard, back in the woods where I often store my rusty finds. I found it the other day while I was cleaning around my…
Top 4 Posts in 2014
I enjoyed writing many posts last year, but here’s four of my reader’s favorites. Hope you’ll enjoy. Winter Garden Décor www.gardenchick.com/winter-garden-decor Tea Cup Winter Wonderland http://gardenchick.com/teacup-winter-wonderland/ Must Haves for a Flea Market Garden http://gardenchick.com/flea-market-gardens/ Don’t Throw That Away, I Can Use It in the Garden! http://gardenchick.com/Don’t-throw-that-away-I-can-use-it-in-the-garden!
Garden Thrift Store Finds
My mother and I go to the Salvation Army Thrift Stores as well as the Goodwill stores about once a week. I love finding a bargain, and look for garden related items each time. Here are two of my latest finds. The cost $1.00 each. The book is the 1958 Farm, Ranch, and Home Ford…