Growing a nice flower garden can be a great way to relieve stress and spruce up your home- but it can also be hard on the budget! To save some money on your flower garden this year, take a look at some of these easy money saving tips. Follow nature's lead One of the best … [Read more...]
Even a bulldog stops to smell the daffodils
Spring finally feels like it is here. My sister captured this great picture of one of her bulldogs, Enzo, stopping to smell the daffodils in their yard. YAY for Spring finally being here. Bring on the flowers, bring on the leaves ... let's take a minute and enjoy that before … [Read more...]
We Became THOSE Neighbors
It only sat in the front flower bed for two days. Really. I promise. There is a good reason that this isn't our house any more ... toilet replacement post to come soon. What is the worst thing you have left out in your yard ... for a day ... or two or even three? Leave me a … [Read more...]
Another March Snow for Virginia
We woke up on Monday to MORE snow! More ... in March. We only had a few inches here at our house that morning and then it rained all day. So the kids did not play in the snow that day. I did snap a few pictures when I went out to thaw the car out to drive to work. Here were my … [Read more...]
Flower Myths and Superstitions
Myths are stories about things that can’t be explained. Myths are generally very old and have no substantial record or proof to them. Some stories may have started out being true, but as they were re-told, they changed; perhaps to make them more interesting or make more sense to … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Grandma’s Flowers
Our kids went out in my mom's flower beds and picked flowers for me while we were visiting on Monday. I love the way I was able to edit this picture to make it look like it was from one of picture albums my grandma used to have. I am thrilled my kids get to enjoy grandma's … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: My Zennias
I shared our CSA Zennias awhile ago. Well these are mine. All mine. I say that because I grew them from seed. They are about 4 - 4.5 feet tall. They just started to bloom on Saturday. These are the first few blooms. I finally don't look like am growing crazy weeds in my flower … [Read more...]