7 In Flowers/ Gardening

In a Vase on Monday – Dreaming of Spring

We are only 14 days away from the first official day of spring! The outside garden still has a long way to go, so I’m continuing to care for the houseplants inside and dream about what’s to come. I was looking to bring in some sunshine, so I created this floral arrangement indoors.  Calla lilies have always been one of my favorite flowers. Do I just have to choose one? That seems too hard. I was looking for cheerful yellow…

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March 6, 2023 By Angie Rose

In Gardening/ Seasonal Tips

Add Mason Bees to Your Spring Garden

February 28, 2023 By Angie Rose

Mason bees certainly have earned the title of super pollinator and are a backyard gardener’s new best friend. If you are a backyard gardener, these gentle insects can be the key to having an even more successful growing season. They…

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In Gardening/ How To

How to Create an Indoor Water Garden

February 22, 2023 By Angie Rose

Have you been looking for a fun project to spruce up your home? Creating an indoor water garden is quick, easy and doesn’t take up much space. Some of us see fabulous looking ponds, but simply don’t have a large…

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In Gardening

A Tour Through The July Garden

July 21, 2022 By Angie Rose

  The sizzling temps are starting to reach the 90’s here in the Northeast. The garden is abuzz with hummingbirds, bumble bees and monarch butterflies. My basket it overflowing with an abundance of cherry tomatoes, peppers and fresh basil. I…

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In Edibles/ Flowers/ Gardening

A Tour Through The May Garden

May 26, 2022 By Angie Rose

The days are getting longer here, and it’s finally starting to warm up. The plants are all thrilled! They are soaking up the sunshine and absolutely loving the heat. The spring chives are in bloom, and the tomatoes are gaining…

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In Gardening/ Lifestyle

4 Natural Garden Sleep Remedies

April 25, 2022 By Angie Rose

Do you often struggle with getting a restful night's sleep? If you do, you aren't alone! There are some easy and quick changes you can make to the environment where you get your shut eye as well as some natural…

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In Gardening

The Start of a New Gardening Season

April 14, 2022 By Angie Rose

We've made it to spring, and I'm so ready to get back to what I love doing the most - gardening! I've been busy planting seeds, building new shelves for the greenhouse and cleaning up debris left over from last…

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In Homesteading/ Lifestyle

How to Save Money Homesteading

October 29, 2021 By Angie Rose

Becoming self-sufficient and starting a homestead can help many of us lead a debt free life. Living a more frugal lifestyle while taking advantage of the natural resources around you can put you on a path to financial security. I'm…

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In Edibles/ Flowers/ Gardening

Garden Reflections – July

October 26, 2021 By Angie Rose

Today we're revisiting my July garden located in Northern Massachusetts (zone 6a.)My crops are grown in raised beds and planters. This is my fourth year growing in these untreated cedar beds. This growing season, my garden was filled with vegetables,…

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In Gardening/ Reviews

Vont LED Outdoor Solar Lights Review

October 10, 2021 By Angie Rose

As an avid gardener, I'm continually working outside on upgrading and changing things around my raised beds. I've done things like adding a durable and sturdy fence to keep animals like deer, rabbits and groundhogs out. I've put up arches…

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In Edibles/ Gardening/ How To

The Ultimate Guide to Growing Blueberries

July 5, 2021 By Angie Rose

Have you been thinking about growing some delicious blueberries right in your own backyard? I’ve got you covered with a quick guide that will help get you started. These tips will help you choose the right plants for you, help…

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In Edibles/ Flowers/ Gardening

Garden Update: What’s Growing This June

June 25, 2021 By Angie Rose

A little tour of what's growing now in my backyard garden. "Focus on the positive."   It's so easy for me to look at the pictures above and tell you everything that's wrong. I'm trying really hard to go outside…

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