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Growing Strawberries

June 16, 2014

It’s strawberry season here at Tilly’s Nest. We love growing strawberries for so many different reasons. Did you know that they are one of the easiest crops that you can grow no matter your gardening space? Strawberries will happily grow in containers, raised beds, and in the ground. They are incredibly prolific and shoot out…

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All About Asparagus

May 12, 2014

One of the first lessons in gardening is that of patience. There are many plants make you wait year after year until you can enjoy their blooms and fruits. A few in my yard that come to mind include our climbing hydrangea (7 year wait for blooms), peonies (3 years to bloom) and asparagus (3…

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Crafts Gardening Holiday Plants Projects Seasons Spring

Teacup Gardens for Mother’s Day

May 9, 2014

This Mother’s Day why not craft sweet little teacup gardens for her to place on her windowsill, on the bedside table, or in the garden? I love to get creative in the garden. My mother in-law loves to garden but tells me she does not have a very green thumb. I keep encouraging her year…

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Mother’s Day Garden Jars

May 5, 2014

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you are like me, sometimes, it’s just so hard to know what to get Mom for her special day. I learned about this new company, Modern Sprout, that started with a vision to be able to organically grow plants anywhere. I love that they make it…

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Early Spring Gardening

April 16, 2014

Even though we had a bit of snow last night, I have been very busy puttering around the yard with spring clean up and getting ready for the photo shoot with the book. My favorite spring flowers are pansies. They are so lovely, especially the ruffled variety in this pansy sphere on my front steps.…

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Thinned Seedlings: A Healthy Treat for Chickens

April 4, 2014

A few weeks ago, the kids and I planted seedlings for the garden. We placed three seeds in each planting hole, hoping that at least one would germinate. We grew terrific seedlings, in fact too many! It was time to thin out the seedlings. Thinned seedlings make a tasty and nutritious snack for the chickens.Read…

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Seasons Spring

Upcycled Spring Terrariums

March 26, 2014

I tend to keep things that most people would consider junk or recyclable. You never know when you can upcycle items into beautiful crafting creations. Some of my favorite items to keep are the glass jars and their lids from foods. Salsa jars are perfect! I remove the labels, wash them in the dishwasher, and…

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How to Start A Garden from Seeds

March 19, 2014

Each spring, the kids and I enjoy planting seedlings. I think this is so very important, as gardening provides children with many lessons. Plus, did you know that if kids grow their own food they are more willing to try it? Each year we try at least two new seeds. This year we chose cucamelons…

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Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Seasons Spring

Rainbow Blooms

March 12, 2014

Winter has been hanging on this year and despite the fact that spring is less than 10 days away. We still have snow on the ground and are expecting more tonight. During these final winter days, I love to fill my home with fresh blooms. Somehow they get me over the final hump as I…

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Crafts Fall Gardening Holiday Plants Projects Seasons Thanksgiving

A Garden Inspired Place Setting

November 13, 2013

This week, I’m sharing how I created these sweet, personalized place settings for the Thanksgiving table. It all started with a trip to a local flea market with my dear friend, Deb at Dandelion House. I discovered a set of these amber glass dessert dishes. I was smitten and scored the entire set of 12…

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Growing Strawberries

All About Asparagus

Teacup Gardens for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day Garden Jars

Early Spring Gardening

Thinned Seedlings: A Healthy Treat for Chickens

Upcycled Spring Terrariums

How to Start A Garden from Seeds

Rainbow Blooms

A Garden Inspired Place Setting

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