Category: Gardening

DIY Bird Feeders for the Yard

New kind of post for you guys today! Check out some of these DIY Bird Feeders for the Yard! Along with gardening and planting flowers, we enjoy watching the different birds come into the yard looking for food. I figured I would share some ways to easily make some homemade birdfeeders with you….

Garden Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce (from Scratch)

Are you still trying to use up some of the fresh produce growing in the garden? I had tons of tomatoes this season so decided to try my hand at some homemade tomato sauce! This Garden Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce (from Scratch) is a simple recipe for a zesty and traditional tomato-based pasta…

Cherry Tomato & Italian Sausage Pasta

Looking for a new easy Italian sausage pasta recipe? My garden is overflowing with cherry tomatoes this season so I thought I would put them to good use. This Cherry Tomato & Italian Sausage Pasta is so easy to make, loaded with flavor, and great for something new. I have been on a…

Homemade Infused Olive Oil Gifts (+Free Printable Gift Tag)

Why not give a homemade gift this year? It doesn’t get much easier than these delicious flavored oils, the perfect thoughtful gift for any cook or foodie. These Homemade Infused Olive Oil Gifts (+ Free Printable Gift Tag) are so easy to make and will wow your family and friends. These three infused…

Small Batch Raspberry Jalapeno Jam

Preserving raspberries is easy, they’re already perfect as they are. So how about trying something different by making your own jam, raspberry with a little twist- jalapeño! This Small Batch Raspberry Jalapeno Jam will make your eyes water, and your tongue crave for more. Have you every had hot pepper jelly or jam?…

How to Dry Fresh Herbs from the Garden

Growing your own herbs is one of the best ways to infuse your food with flavor. But sometimes it grows and grows and we forget to use it. This past season I planted fresh basil and mint. Of course as usual, I just used it here or there. The basil was great of…

Air Fryer Veggie Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Once in awhile I crave some fresh vegetable recipes, but don’t make them as often as I would like because my husband doesn’t eat the same as I do. When I do create these recipes, they are usually my lunch for myself for a few days. These Air Fryer Veggie Stuffed Zucchini Boats…

How to Keep Rodents & Pests Out of Your Garden

How to discourage garden rodents and pests away from your garden is something all gardeners ask. There are many ways to do this with store-bought chemicals specially made for the certain rodent or pest you want to discourage. There are also many homemade remedies that can help too. Whether you have trouble in…

Easy Smoked Salsa

I have been wanting to make salsa but ONLY if it was easy. Well, I experimented a little with this Easy Smoked Salsa, and LOVED IT! If you haven’t smoked vegetables on the pellet grill, you need to try it. We have been seeing lots of recipes for Traeger salsa so knew we…

How to Plant a Plentiful Vegetable Garden

Vegetable gardening requires some initial planning and effort. I have put together a few helpful tips and tricks on How to Plant a Plentiful Vegetable Garden. Basic gardening knowledge and tips will help anyone to plant a more plentiful garden this season. Mike and I love to plant a garden every year with…