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7 Tips for Planting Fall Bulbs- Correctly planting your fall bulbs now can help you enjoy colorful results in the spring. Learn how with these helpful tips.

7 Tips for Planting Fall Bulbs

September 3, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

The arrival of fall means it is time to plant those fall bulbs! Planting your fall bulbs now will ensure you colorful blooms come spring. Planting your fall bulbs correctly can have you enjoy better success come spring, but what exactly does “planting them correctly” mean? Take a look below at these 7 Tips forRead More

How to Prepare Your Yard for Fall- Use these helpful tips for preparing your yard this fall. You can enjoy a beautiful yard and have less to do come spring.

How to Prepare Your Yard for Fall

September 1, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

It is time to start thinking about fall yard care! Taking care of your yard now will not only keep it looking its best until winter hits, but will leave you with less work in the spring. Proper care can also help your plants get a restful winter slumber and come back full of forceRead More

How to Grow Dill- Dill is perfect for pickling, marinades, and a variety of other dishes. Take look a these helpful tips for growing your own fresh dill.

How to Grow Dill

August 27, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Dill is one of my favorite herbs to grow, because it is perfect for making my own pickles or giving my potato salad a punch. It seems to favor just about any growing condition, and enjoys a long growing season as well. If you have ever been curious about growing your own dill, take aRead More

Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide - Extend your garden by growing vegetables in the fall. Plants that can grow well in the fall and tips for fall gardening.

Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide

August 25, 2015 by Editor 3 Comments

Use this Fall Vegetable Gardening Guide to extend your garden by growing vegetables in autumn. Includes a list of plants that grow well in cool weather and tips for fall gardening. Fall brings cool weather and a mild cold front that cool weather vegetables need in order to flourish. During the fall months you willRead More

How to Grow Parsley- Parsley is easy to grow and can be used in a variety of recipes. Here are some helpful tips on how to grow parsley in your own garden.

How to Grow Parsley

August 25, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Parsley is one of the most recognized herbs as it tends to make its way onto most restaurant plates as a colorful garnish. Parsley does in fact make a great garnish for just about any dish, but it can be used in a variety of recipes for its flavor as well. Parsley is easy toRead More

How to Grow Oregano

How to Grow Oregano

August 20, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Oregano is a savory herb that pairs well with herbs such as basil and thyme. Excellent in dips, dressings, and even on pizza, oregano is the perfect herb for those who have less than a green thumb. Growing your own oregano is easy, and whether you are planting it in the ground or in aRead More

How To Save Your Garden In The Heat

How To Save Your Garden In The Heat

August 18, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Gardening is a great hobby to pick up, and even better if you’re great at it! Even with the greenest of thumbs, the heat can still destroy a perfectly healthy garden. There are a few precautions you can take to save your garden in the heat – keep reading to find out! How To SaveRead More

How to Grow Fennel

How to Grow Fennel

August 11, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Fennel is one of those herbs that seems to be used often on cooking shows, so I decided that I would give it a try in my own herb garden. Fennel when eaten fresh has a curious black licorice flavor, but takes on more savory notes when cooked. It can be used in a varietyRead More

How to Grow Thyme

How to Grow Thyme

August 6, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Thyme is an herb often used in meats, stews, and soups. It is a strong and flavorful herb that is not only easy to use, but easy to grow too! If you have ever considered growing thyme, now is the perfect “time!” See what I did there? But enough of the jokes, here is howRead More

How to Grow Chives

How to Grow Chives

August 4, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Many people enjoy the savory flavor of chives in their dips, dressings, or even on their baked potatoes. If you love the flavor of chives and want to have fresh chives at your own fingertips, there are a couple of things you should know. Take a look below at how to grow chives in yourRead More

Increasing tomatoes in garden with liquid fertilizer

Tips for Fertilizing Your Vegetable Garden

August 3, 2015 by Alea Milham

I live in the high desert. We have sandy soil, which is great for drainage, but has few of the nutrients vegetables need to thrive and produce a bumper harvest. For me, working the soil and fertilizing my plants is an important element in the success of my garden. Tips for Fertilizing Your Garden GetRead More

How to Grow Basil

How to Grow Basil

July 30, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Basil is one of the most popular herbs to grow as it can be easily started, harvested, and enjoyed! Popular in many Italian based dishes and recipes, basil adds a savory flavor to your dishes that can’t be beat. Perfect for gardens or even indoor pots, basil can be a power producer giving you lotsRead More

How to Grow Chamomile

How to Grow Chamomile

July 28, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

If you are an avid tea drinker, you may already be familiar with the benefits of chamomile. Chamomile is a tiny white and yellow flower that is not only lovely to look at, but can offer some medicinal purposes as well. Growing your own chamomile can be as simple as growing other garden flowers, soRead More

7 Perfect Plantings for Fall

7 Perfect Plantings for Fall

July 22, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Many people tend to give up on their gardens and landscaping once the fall season approaches. They think there is not enough sun, or warmth, or even that they just won’t have the time any longer to tend to their plants. But actually, fall is one of the perfect times to plant and enjoy someRead More

How to Grow Tarragon

How to Grow Tarragon

July 14, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Are you looking to give your meat and fish dishes a pop of flavor? Tarragon may be just the herb you are looking for. Tarragon is the perfect herb for revving up your meat and fish dishes, and can even give your dips a marinades a pop too. Much like the flavor of fennel andRead More

How to Grow Rosemary

How to Grow Rosemary

July 9, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Rosemary is the perfect herb if you want to give your chicken and fish some extra flavor. It is also excellent to use in dips and marinades, or can even be used to freshen up your space. If you wish to grow rosemary in your garden, you might be wondering how to find success. TakeRead More

How to Grow Cilantro

How to Grow Cilantro

July 7, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

You may enjoy cilantro when mixing up a batch of guacamole or tacos. You will find it adds unique flavor to many southwest dishes, and can be a wonderful addition to marinades and dressings as well. If you are curious about growing cilantro in your own garden, take a look below at some helpful growingRead More

How to make an earwig trap

How to Make a Homemade Earwig Trap

July 3, 2015 by Emily Leave a Comment

Use this tutorial on how to make an earwig trap to catch the earwigs in your garden. How is your garden coming along this year? Are you having any problems with garden pests like rodents or invasive insects? Earwigs can be a big nuisance when they start to chew the leaves of your plants. Sure,Read More

How to Grow Sage

How to Grow Sage

July 2, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Sage is a Mediterranean herb that pairs well with other herbs such as rosemary and basil. Easy to grow and easy to use in your everyday cooking, sage can be an excellent addition to your herb garden this season. Take a peek below at some helpful tips for growing sage in your garden, so youRead More

DIY Pool Noodle Garden Markers

DIY Pool Noodle Garden Markers

July 1, 2015 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

I love not only finding fun ways to use pool noodles, but also finding fun ways to label our garden plants. These pool noodle garden markers combine both of my loves, and create a cool way to mark your plants and even help kids get in on the gardening action! Take a look below atRead More

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Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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