Admit it. Every single year you want to get started planting your garden WAAAAAY too early and risk losing precious plants to a late killing frost. Well, if you are willing to keep your eyes peeled on the daily weather forecast, you CAN plant early and not lose any plants! Here’s how… So, many of …
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How to Make Chile Powder From Your Own Peppers
Those peppers that you left lying on the counter for a few weeks because you had so many and didn’t know what to do with them… what should you do with them? Don’t throw them away just because they have shriveled a bit. Let them continue to dry, or speed up their drying, and let’s …
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How to Revive a Neglected Christmas Cactus
Let’s face it. Most all of us sometimes forget to water our indoor plants. But you shouldn’t be too hasty to throw it out! There could be life in there… and you might can revive that neglected plant. Like that Christmas Cactus from last year that you forgot about all summer long. Can you revive …
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How to Make a Natural Christmas Wreath
With all the other expenses at this time of year, buying new decorations is one we don’t need to add. Not to mention the fact that using real greenery is so traditional and smells so good! You can still have the Christmas-y scent by making your own natural Christmas wreath! (while still having your artificial pre-lit tree up as early as you like)
Preparing Your Southern Garden for Winter
Living in the South does not require too many garden chores to prepare for winter, but there are a few that should be done to prevent a few disasters. And I may or may not have first hand experience at said disasters… Bring Tender Plants Inside If you have hanging baskets or pots of tender …
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How to Make Your Own Salsa Verde
Salsa Verde has become a favorite in our house, but it took a lot of taste testing before we found one that suited us. So if you’ve tried it once and didn’t care for it, don’t give up. This recipe is consistently delicious and FRESH when you make your own Salsa Verde from your home …
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