If flowers are your thing or if you plan to include some flowers in your summer garden then you should take a moment to learn about those flowers or flowering plants that are best suited to summer months and what those plants like by way of sunlight and shade. Not all flowers are created equal […]
Building a Summer Garden with Kids
We love our children and we want to teach them to value the things that are important to us. These things include morals, integrity, ingenuity, and an appreciation for the things in life that we consider beautiful and worth expending our energy, time, and effort in order to create. One of those things that many […]
Family Food Storage: Why Your Family Should Have a Garden
You are thinking of putting in a garden at your home and want to know the advantages of such a project. Whether it be a full-scale backyard garden, a container garden, or just a windowsill of fresh herbs, there are very definite benefits to growing your own foods. These benefits that you and your […]
Why You Should Teach Your Kids About Gardening
More families want to improve their lifestyle and enjoy fresh food while spending time in the kitchen. To understand how food grows and the process involved, many parents are teaching their kids about gardening. When you’re considering planting seeds in the backyard, there are a few benefits that come with the process for children. […]
Brown Thumb? 5 Big Mistakes You May Be Making
If you’ve got a friend, relative, or neighbor who seems to be able to make green plants grow and thrive with a simple touch of the hand, you’re probably wondering how they work their magic — particularly if you can’t seem to get anything to grow no matter what you do. Growing a great garden […]
4 Summer Activities to Get Your Kids Off the Couch and Out the Door
When you have children who love to play video games or watch television all day, it is difficult to get them outside in the summer during their school break. You can plan family activities instead that require getting outside where there are fun things to do. When children play outside, they are less likely […]