Nightshade Plants

Nightshades are something you may have heard of when it comes to foods. When people have dietary restrictions they may not be able to eat nightshades. This means potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers. While we have been doing the elimination diet we haven't been limiting nightshades yet. However, we do know that he did test… Continue reading Nightshade Plants

Build a Kitchen Garden

Don't have a huge plot of land to grow plants? That's ok. Even on a small plot you can build what I would call a kitchen garden and it can not only provide food but be beautiful. Instead of your normal boxwoods, azaleas, container plants that you would use as a boarder or in pots,… Continue reading Build a Kitchen Garden

Life Tips and Tricks

If you can, buy in bulk, and no I don't just mean at Costco. I mean going to the farmers market to buy vegetables that you can pickle, can, or freeze for later use. This will not only save you money but also cut down on all the packaging that a grocery store has. Use… Continue reading Life Tips and Tricks

Building a Potting Bench and Storage Shed.

While I love to garden I also love to build things! Am I good and have all the tools? NOPE! Sometimes my builds turn out great and some I have to redo, but each time I learn something. Last year we got our privacy fence redone- it was literally falling in and being held up… Continue reading Building a Potting Bench and Storage Shed.

Tribute to Moms

Happy Mother's Day!!! I am very lucky to have some wonderful women in my life. They have all taught me things growing up and have given me a lot of laughs. While some of them have passed on now, I'm lucky to have a lot of the moms in my life still around. My husband… Continue reading Tribute to Moms