DIY Raised Garden Bed With Cover
Cabbage moth haters unite! If cabbage moths (loopers) are eating all your brassicas and you're tried row covers without success, THIS is the solution for you. An easy to make, hinged hoop house for protecting your crops from pests in the summer and extending the season in the spring and winter. It's genius.
I tried rooting lantana several times without much success. I was using the standard method for taking cuttings. When I told a nice lady friend about my poor results, she told me I would have better luck if I took cuttings from the tips of the plant. Since taking her advice, I have had near 100% success.
After baking my double chocolate zucchini cake, I still have one big zucchini left Wanted to grill it, which I love, but when I saw THIS, I changed my mind This snack is so Asian, except for the cheese used. It's real tasty! I love it! No dip needed, I can just eat it plain :) What you need: 1 whole large zucchini 1 tbsp minced garlic (I used 3 cloves) 3/4 cup breadcrumbs (I used panko) 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 eggs (I used 3 - probably due to the size of zucchini I used) salt, black pepper olive oil (I used canola) - for frying Method: Wash and cut the end off of one large zucchini. Shred it using the large holes of a cheese grater. Squeeze the shredded zucchini inside of a clean towel until you’ve removed as much liquid as possible Place shredded zucchini into a medium sized bowl. Add minced garlic, breadcrumbs, cheese, eggs, salt and pepper to taste. Stir with a fork until well mixed Heat oil (about ¼ inch deep in bottom of skillet) to a medium heat. When the oil is hot enough drop a glob of zucchini batter into the skillet and flatten it a bit. After about two minutes, turn the cakes over ( they should be nice golden-brown) and cook on the other side until done (about 2-3 minutes) Arrange over a kitchen towel to drain excess oil. Serve warm This post is also linked to Cook like a Star, organised by Zoe from Bake for Happy Kids, Yen from Eat your heart out and Mich from Piece of Cake
Denial-that is what I am in every time I plant a Hosta. I know it is going to grow and get big I just don't believe it at the time. This is probably because I u…
There is a time and a place where slugs and snails serve a good purpose. Inside your garden or flower bed is not one of them. So how do you get rid of slugs and
Find Summer Beauty Allium (Allium tanguticum 'Summer Beauty') in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota (MN) at Gertens (Flowering Onion, Ornamental Chives)
Being a lover on cottage garden, I really like hollyhocks. I have double ones in the garden in pink and in yellow and I have some mini ones as well. When I saw seeds for ‘The Watchman’ …
I have NEVER experienced a Botanical Garden with such a spectacular view! I highly recommend visiting the Marimurtra Botanical Garden when in Costa Brava.
This Pavlova has become my favorite desserts to make lately for a variety of reasons: First of all, Pavlova! Chewy, crunchy meringue on the outside that fades into a cloud of pillow soft marshmallow throughout the inside all topped with rose-infused whipped cream, tangy sweet roasted strawberry sauce, and fresh Spring strawberries? You can’t go...Read More »
Discover 20 easy DIY Trellis ideas that are perfect whether you’re looking to add structure to your flower garden or to add charm to it.
Have slugs? Me too. I, like you, used to use beer in my slug traps. No more. Beer is for drinking, not for catching those little ground boogers.
Learn how to freeze green beans for long term storage. Keep your fresh picked green beans for up to a year with this simple process!
Planting ginger the right way and at the right time is important. Learn exactly when and how to do it with these step by step instructions.
This is a guide about growing lantana from a cutting. Try getting cuttings from the tips of the plant for the best success.
We had a lot of fun doing a height measurement chart with the kids today. The kids chose yarn and flower colors and we saw just how much they've sprouted! Inspiration for this chart came from Learning and Teaching with Preschoolers. They also link some other very interesting looking measurement activities! I was also inspired by their basket of measuring tapes, so I included the only one that I could find and added some strings, some taller and some shorter than their bodies. Let's just see what happens.
Susie's Garden Lap Quilt - free pattern easy quilt, suitable for charity quilt or gift. good beginners quilt.
When you’re brick laying as a DIY beginner, you need to know the right tools for the job, why you need them, how to use them, and tips for success. Here’s how to do it.
The problem was that I have a small town garden and I desperately needed a shed for it. No matter how small the shed was going to be you wouldn't miss it! That'…
Garlic Pepper Tea a safe and natural way to kill insects in your garden. This natural pesticide recipe works quickly and is safe for pets and people.
In this beginner-friendly step by step guide, you’ll learn how to design a garden layout and plant for peace & privacy so you can get your dream garden.
Naturally controlling aphids in your organic garden can be a challenge. I have simple ways that can prevent infestations and battle them when they happen.
Hi Everyone, It’s finally warm and beautiful out here in Northern, CA. This weekend I started on my vegetable garden. I am no expert when it comes to gardening, but I have to admit when it comes to vegetable gardens I tend to have a green thumb. I thought today I would share with you Read More
In the first decade of America's post-war boom, a million and a half new houses were built, creating vast tracts of suburbia and giving young families thei
Easy roasted delicata squash straight from the garden. All you need is squash, olive oil, salt and pepper.
It has been a long time since I have frozen corn during the summer. It’s a lot of work, but I did it this summer and it will totally be worth it January when I am yearning for a little heat …
Have you ever tried to cross stitch on anything other that Aida or Linen? I know a lot of us have used waste cloth to stitch on clothing and such but what about stitching on crochet. I was i…
A plant that has a long history of medicinal use and can be found growing in many parts of the world is mullein (Verbascum thapsus).
We all love our Pets...so I sure hope you enjoy this post on Growing A Pet-Safe Garden on The Cottage Market. We will show you what to look for and if you are ever in doubt...Google it and be sure that it is a safe plant. Always keep a keen eye on what your pets are up to! Make the happy and safe.
The problem was that I have a small town garden and I desperately needed a shed for it. No matter how small the shed was going to be you wouldn't miss it! That'…
Make yourself a super fun and functional DIY teepee trellis for your garden! Perfect for growing peas and beans, and it looks great too!
Wouldn't it be awesome to have fresh cut flowers that you grew yourself? It's totally doable even for a non-gardener. Follow along and I'll give you the easy st…
When you drive up to our home the first thing you see is the carport. Not a very pretty view. I have been working to distract from it by adding some architectur…
When my kids were younger, we had so many marbles. Seriously, those little things could be found in every crack and corner of my house. Now that the kids have sort of outgrown their marble playing days, I started thinking about what I could do with those marbles. I mean, we’re talking so many marbles!
This week we are wrapping up our plant unit. I am pretty sure that my kiddos are going to be way more successful than me when it comes to having a green thumb. Everything I plant….dies. It is a tragedy. I mean you would think after refreshing up on plant needs every year that I would be able to open up a vegetable stand or something, but notsomuch. Anyways, yesterday, my kiddos made these little plant flip craftivities about the needs of plants. I just love how they turned out. The kiddos had to draw a picture and label the 4 different needs of a plant under each leaf like so… You can get the Plants Need Flip Craft {here}. We also had some fun with taste testing yesterday. After reading this book: Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens we sorted tops and bottoms and once those were all complete…we began tasting! Each kiddo got a carrot and a piece of celery to taste. The facial expressions were hilarious! Some were all smiles begging for more,…and some had the look of disgust! I mean! I actually had one little love tell me that they did not need to try them because they already knew they didn’t like the tops OR the bottoms of plants! Hilar! Looks like carrots (the bottoms) are a favorite in our room! …and we finished all our T.Rex Cottontails! Love how this little friend spelled “children”. You can pick up the T.Rex Cottontail freebie {here}. Happy Wednesday friends! Tomorrow is my Friday!!! WOOT WOOT!!!
