Other than letting everything grow, the front garden is all finished! Well, for now. I am still a novice gardener, but one thing I have learned is that gardens are dynamic and they are never...
front garden reveal
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plan for the front garden
If you missed my garden post last week, you might want to take a minute to check it out. The comment section is full of great advice, tips, and suggestions that are especially applicable and...
summer activity | fun with food
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training rosemary topiaries & other garden things
We almost broke into the 60's in Minnesota last weekend, so I had gardening on the brain. We're still waiting for all of the snow to melt and the ground to thaw, but the warmth and sunshine gave me...
a harvest of lavender
A few years ago, I planted some lavender on either side of the steps leading to the front door of our house. It was sort of a whim, but I love how it's grown over the years and the scent and color...
gardening season two begins…
Just an FYI that the first Lucketts Leftover online sale will start tomorrow (Thursday, June 2, at 9:00 pm EST.) You can click over to my online shop HERE. Our house has a ways to go before it...
cleaning cart turned garden cart
Remember the cleaning cart turned kitchen cart? I found a pair of industrial cleaning carts on craigslist for a great price, so I decided to purchase both and turn one into a kitchen cart and give...
Basil Pecorino Corn Recipe
I shared this picture of one of our Plated dinners a couple of weeks ago on Instagram and a few people asked for more details on the corn side dish. This Basil Pecorino Corn was so delicious and...
10 minute ideas | cherry chocolate ice cream
It's time for another 10 minute idea! My previous 10 minute ideas were teacup topiaries and making an "antique" bread board. This month, the challenge was to share a 10 minute no-bake dessert. I...
the antique, hodgepodge potting bench
Don't you love it when projects come together perfectly? Such is the case with this hodgepodge of a potting bench. We just finished it today and it looks even better than I imagined. It's...
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