for the bees

This year I planted artichokes for the first time. I was so excited when these cute little artichokes started growing and I thought how fun it would be to eat my own artichokes! That is until I noticed that deep in the leaves, there was lots of aphids! As a gardner I don’t do much [...]

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April/May showers bring Flowers

Great Grandmother’s Peonies. Growing up, these were always one of my favorite flowers. I remember when spring would finally warm up the frozen ground these dark red shoots would start pushing through the soil. Within a week these would be nearly a foot tall and have leaves unfurling from the main stem. After a few [...]

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Everyday something new to discover–daily blessings

Trying to find something new to be thankful about each day about staying home. Exhibit A: Found this lovely moth outside this morning. I caught it in a jar for the kids to look at closer and to show daddy when he gets home from work. Even baby dog wanted to check it out. Tonight [...]

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easy and affordable seed growing with used yogurt containers

On my weekly groccery list I have the basics likes eggs, bread, milk, cottage cheese, and Dora yogurt. My little guy’s favorite protein source is dairy, especially cottage cheese. While my little girl will eat a larger variety of foods, she only likes 2-3 Dora yogurts a day. I’ve tried to buy the no-name brands, [...]

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