The last few years I've become very interested in edible flowers and plants (including mushrooms!) and spent much of the summer learning how to process continue reading...
How to Make Lilac Syrup – Foraging Edible Flowers
I have been learning so much about foraging mushrooms and wild plants the past year or two - it's a whole different world to learn about! So this year my continue reading...
Foraging Edible Flowers & Weeds in my Backyard Nature Journal
Thanks to Oriental Trading for sending us supplies for our sensory nature journal! The past year we've been very interested in foraging as a family, and continue reading...
Butterfly & Bee Garden for Pollinators – How to Make an Edible Tea Garden
This post brought to you in partnership with Bayer Crop Science to support pollinators everywhere! I spend a lot of time outdoors in the summer in my continue reading...
DIY Garden Decor – Whimsical Mushroom Art Tutorial
This diy garden decor whimsical mushroom art tutorial believe it or not was inspired by my kids' metal detecting skills. Let me explain. We had gotten a continue reading...
Tips on How to Save Money When You Start a Garden
Over the years we have had friends and strangers alike stop by our garden and ask us how to start a garden of their own. Just start! Don't be afraid to continue reading...
Tips to Save Money on Vegetable Seedlings & Plants
When I first started my vegetable garden I really didn't know what I was getting myself into. I didn't know how much I would obsess over it every year and continue reading...
FREE School Cabbage Program for 3rd Grade
Do you teach 3rd grade? Check out Bonnie's (FREE!) Cabbage Program for 3rd graders! We have participated in this free program in past years and all the continue reading...
Gardening Books for Kids: Earth Day, Spring and Summer
My kids LOVE helping me in the garden and these gardening books for kids are sure to capture their creative minds! There are some GREAT options for Earth continue reading...
DIY Inexpensive Nature Planter Home Decor Tutorial
I absolutely love the outdoors, and drool a little when I see those magazines with bright white living rooms and beautiful greenery all over the place. continue reading...
DIY Seed Bomb Garden Gift Idea with DIY Custom Bag
A special thanks to Oriental Trading for sending us some supplies for this project. I love gardening and even more than that I LOVE receiving DIY Garden continue reading...
Wine Cork Garden Markers Tutorial
During the summer and fall I spend an insane amount of time in my garden. If my husband doesn't see me for several hours he knows I'm crouched down behind continue reading...
DIY Chalkboard Paint Spoon Garden Markers
Need a WEATHERPROOF and cheap way to mark your veggies and herbs in the garden? Our DIY Chalkboard Paint Garden Marker tutorial is SO incredibly easy even continue reading...
DIY Summer Garden Seed Packet Organizer Tutorial
This DIY Garden Seed Packet Organizer is SO fun and decorative to create and can really spruce up your gardening shed or garage! Not to mention you can continue reading...
DIY Flower Gift Tote Bag Tutorial
Whether you are planning a garden party or just want a sweet way to carry around your swag, this easy spring tote bag is the perfect spring time craft. It continue reading...
FREE Garden Seedling Labels + Garden Tips and Recipes
When the weather is warm enough and I'm not blogging or traveling you'll find me in the backyard buried deep into my veggie garden! Actually I continue reading...
5 Ideas on How to Spruce up your School Garden
Does your school grounds need a little sprucing up? Maybe there are flower bushes in place but they are just starting to look scraggly - there are SO many continue reading...
Update on my Veggie #Garden #GrowYourOwnFood
Since moving to Iowa last fall I have been increasingly excited about the opportunities to grow your own food. Don't get me wrong - we tried growing continue reading...
My Trip to the Hydroponics Garden at Farmtek Greenhouse
Last week I drove a long 3 hours over to the Farmtek Greenhouse in Dyersville, Iowa for their Hydroponics Workshop and I'm so glad I went - it was really continue reading...
Green Thumb Classroom Greenhouse Review
I have to admit to you, I have been eyeing this Green Thumb Classroom Greenhouse on Educational Insights for a very long time. Not for my husband's school, continue reading...