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Behind the Scenes

September 23, 2013

I am beginning to share what I have been up to behind the scenes. I have been writing a book. Lately, most days have been consumed with my book. It is on my mind constantly. There is so much that I want to share, tell and explain in the pages. My manuscript deadline is fast …

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

August 9, 2013

To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow ~Audrey Hepburn It’s been a very strange growing year on Cape Cod. We had a chilly spring. June brought us copious amounts of rain and the warmer summer temperatures did not really arrive until July. The garden has been confused. We seem to be harvesting later …

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Crafts Holiday Seasons Summer

DIY Summer Lanterns

June 26, 2013

This week, I made some simple outdoor lanterns for the Fourth of July holiday this week over HGTV Gardens. Click here for the instructions. The kids helped with this project and we had a blast. They even want to take these lanterns when we go watch the fireworks this year. I thought that was a …

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Grow A Beer Garden

June 12, 2013

It’s hard to believe that Father’s Day is next weekend. My husband is one of those people that it is impossible to shop for and the kids and I always rack our brains to find something that is perfect for him each year. In our household, we always love to give at least one homemade …

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Garden Pest Control with Plants

May 22, 2013

I thought I’d share some techniques to prevent pests from eating your freshly planted gardens. There are super plants that can help to keep garden pests at bay and attract beneficial insects. This cuts down on the use of fertilizers and other chemicals that we do not wish to use in our gardens. After all, …

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Gardening Projects

A Simple Garden Fence

May 6, 2013

I have been spending most of my time outdoors these past few weeks getting the yard in shape. I have mulched, planted the vegetable garden, and have been busy with the beehives. The chicken coop got an inspection and will need some reinforcements of the latches and some dabs of paint here are there. But …

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Bee Mine: Make Your Own Honey Sugar Scrub

February 14, 2013

Happy Valentine’s Day A great Valentine’s Day gift to share with those you love is a lovely sugar scrub inspired from my new loves-the honeybees. It is wonderful for those whose skin could use a little TLC during these cold weathered months. I happen to make and use this one year round. For the simple …

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How To: Plant Bulbs and Garlic

December 12, 2012

In the late fall as soon as the weather chills and temperatures drop but just before the ground freezes it is time to plant bulbs that will grow in the spring. Planting garlic and flowering bulbs is a fantastic way to see early blooms in your garden. They also provide pollen and nectar sources for …

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Planting Cold Weather Crops

August 10, 2012

As August first arrives on Cape Cod, many gardeners begin to think about planting cold weather crops. Due to the insulating effect of the Atlantic Ocean, we usually do not see a good frost until November. This means that we can grow one last set of crops before winter arrives. Prior to setting out the seed …

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Giveaways

Giveaway: The Anxious Gardener’s Book of Answers

June 16, 2012

Gardening can be intimidating. Every single gardener makes mistakes whether we are novices or experts. We are plagued by insects, plants that sometimes fail to succeed and spring bulbs that never seem to bloom despite beautiful foliage. Often we are left to troubleshoot things on our own. We know that next year there will be …

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Behind the Scenes

How Does Your Garden Grow?

DIY Summer Lanterns

Grow A Beer Garden

Garden Pest Control with Plants

A Simple Garden Fence

Bee Mine: Make Your Own Honey Sugar Scrub

How To: Plant Bulbs and Garlic

Planting Cold Weather Crops

Giveaway: The Anxious Gardener’s Book of Answers

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