How to Harvest and Dry Beans from the Garden
We tend to grow lots of beans in the garden and this year we tried a new variety, Chocolate Runner Beans. I absolutely adore growing these beans. They trellis well and are abundant. You can eat the...
View ArticleMake It: Farmhouse Christmas Tree Skirt
I love Christmas. It’s actually one of my favorite holidays. Each year, we spend time as a family crafting because I love creating handmade items. Some of those items are gifts while others become a...
View ArticleMaker Fun: Felt Heart Handwarmers Craft
If you are like me, you are no stranger to cold hands in the wintertime. Despite wearing my mittens and gloves my hands just have the most difficult time warming up. I’ve also have been known from...
View ArticleSpring’s Promises Arrive
I’ve always loved birds. The intrigue and the lure of their world has always called to me, even in my dreams. As a little girl, I can remember having the most amazing dreams about flying. I was just...
View ArticleSpring Awakenings: Delights of the Season
Spring is my favorite season. I know I say that all the time, but I absolutely love it. Perhaps, it’s because of the new life that it promises, new chances and new beginnings. The air is crisp and...
View ArticlePhoto Essay: Comings and Goings of the Past Week
This week it has rained quite a bit on Cape Cod. We’ve had stolen glimpses of sunshine and took full advantage of those infrequent moments. Living in the Northeast, I always feel that we are behind...
View ArticleGrowing Hydrangeas: Selecting Hydrangeas for Your Garden
Hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers. I have always loved them growing up and enjoyed adding them to my decor. You can imagine my excitement and surprise when I moved here to Cape Cod and quickly...
View ArticleSummer Hydrangea Pruning for Double Blooms Next Year
In late summer when the hydrangea blooms have begun to fade and dry, comes a perfect time to do a little shaping of your macrophyllas that can also pay you back double for your work in blossoms. A...
View ArticleDIY Gift: How to Create a Succulent Planter
Today I want to show you how simple it is to create a succulent planter. It’s no secret that I love succulents. I’ve had a love affair with them for almost thirty years. I suppose it comes from...
View ArticleGuinea Hens: The Unexpected Visitors
A couple of months ago, I was outside in my garden cleaning up fall leaves. When I’m outside I like to listen to the wild birds and watch them flit to and fro on the bird feeders. Suddenly, I had heard...
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