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How to Start Square Foot Gardening- Learn how to grow a lot of vegetables in a small amount of space with the Square Foot Gardening method.

How to Start Square Foot Gardening

January 13, 2017 by Alea Milham 13 Comments

Have you ever wanted to grow a large vegetable garden but don’t necessarily have acres of land to work with? Most gardeners don’t know that you can grow a ton of veggies in a small amount of space using the Square Foot Gardening method. This method is one of the easiest ways to grow an herb andRead More

Thinking about raising chickens in your yard? This helpful list of What You Need to Raise Chickens includes essential items to buy before getting started.

What You Need to Raise Chickens

January 10, 2017 by Anjanette Young 3 Comments

Thinking about raising chickens in your yard? This helpful list of What You Need to Raise Chickens includes essential items to buy before getting started. I never thought we would be a family to raise chickens. Little did I know how therapeutic and rewarding it would be. Every time we watch our chickens do whatRead More

Get a jumpstart on your garden planning this year with these Ways to Mark Your Square Foot Garden. They include great plant marking and garden design ideas!

Ways To Mark Your Square Foot Garden

January 3, 2017 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Get a jumpstart on your garden planning this year with these Ways to Mark Your Square Foot Garden. They include great plant marking and garden design ideas! Square foot gardens are one of my favorite ways to make use of small spaces to yield huge results.  I also love that I can really focus myRead More

Add personality to the outside of your home with these 10 Unique DIY House Number Tutorials. They include easy and frugal ideas you can make yourself!

10 Unique DIY House Number Tutorials

December 13, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

I love the idea of these DIY House Number Tutorials.  They are just too fun and cute to help show people the way to your home.  Gone are the boring peel and stick numbers on your porch.  Instead, you can add some of these super fun DIY options to your yard or entryway instead! DressRead More

Check out these 15 DIY Fire Pits You Can Build for a great addition to your backyard! These inexpensive tutorials can be completed in just a few hours!

15 DIY Fire Pits You Can Build

December 6, 2016 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Bonfires and lazy evenings outdoors are much more fun with these DIY Fire Pits!  A few simple supplies and a couple of hours are all you need to create a fire pit in your backyard that will add to countless hours of fun with you friends and family. The focus of this list is mostlyRead More

Add life to your garden with these Garden Art Ideas Using Recycled Materials. You will find tutorials for planters, bird feeders, fairy gardens, and more!

Garden Art Ideas Using Recycled Materials

November 29, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

I am always looking for some fun garden art projects and these using recycled materials are some of my favorites. When seasons begin to change and the garden doesn’t look as pretty with blooms everywhere, bringing out these garden art ideas is a great way to keep the beauty in your garden year round. TheseRead More

Here are a few helpful tips on How to Store Flower Bulbs Before Planting. These tips will help prevent rot and mold that could damage the bulbs.

How To Store Flower Bulbs Before Planting

November 22, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here are a few helpful tips on How to Store Flower Bulbs Before Planting. These tips will help prevent rot and mold that will damage the bulbs. For any gardener, flower bulbs are a must to create a beautiful display.  The ease of planting once and then watching those bulbs bloom each year is a wonderRead More

Are you planting hyacinth bulbs this fall? Use these Tips for Growing Hyacinths to grow beautiful, thriving hyacinth flowers around your home and garden.

Tips For Growing Hyacinths

November 15, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Hyacinths are often known for their tall, colorful blooms.  They are one of the most recognizable flowers in gardens worldwide.  With beautiful blooms and a pleasant fragrance, they are sure to be a favorite in your garden this year. As a perennial, the hyacinth flower is one that many gardeners love as a base inRead More

Tips for Growing Irises from bulbs

Tips For Growing Irises

November 8, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Irises are a widely popular flower to grow in flower gardens. These Tips for Growing Irises will show you how to plant, grow, and maintain this beautiful flower. Irises are by far some of the most iconic flowers to plant in your garden.  With delicate blooms and various shades available, they are something everyone can enjoy.  WhileRead More

Learn How to Use Fall Leaves for Mulch with these gardening tips. Leaves can protect plants from the cold and provide a frugal way to landscape your yard.

How to Use Fall Leaves for Mulch

November 3, 2016 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Looking for something practical to do with all of those leaves covering your lawn? These tips on How to Use Fall Leaves for Mulch will show you all of the ways fallen leaves can be used to protect plants and landscape your yard. Fall has arrived, and as it makes its way through it noRead More

Now is the time to clean out your gardening beds and prepare them for the cold months ahead. To do so, use these tips on How to Clear Your Garden for Fall.

How to Clear Your Garden for Fall

October 27, 2016 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Fall is the ideal time to clean out your gardening beds and prepare them for the cold months ahead. To do so, use these tips on How to Clear Your Garden for Fall. This is a great way to ensure that the soil is ready for planting in the spring. It seems like just yesterday weRead More

Beautiful blooms of tulips line streets and yards in the spring. These Tips for Planting Tulip Bulbs will help you grow vibrant tulips of your own.

Tips for Planting Tulip Bulbs

October 25, 2016 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Tulip bulbs are always on my shopping list for my flower garden.  Tulips are a classic symbol of spring and a favorite choice for almost every gardener.  Since these are some of the most popular flowers to grow, everyone is looking for Tips for Planting Tulips Bulbs to make them grow beautifully. Tulip flowers come in aRead More

Crocuses are some of the first flowers to bloom each spring. Use these Tips For Growing Crocus Plants to bring a beautiful pop of color to your garden.

Tips For Growing Crocus Plants

October 18, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

As you plan your flower garden, you are likely considering planting the popular crocus plant. Since these are some of the first to bloom each spring, we have some great tips for you to make these beautiful flowers grow better and more beautifully in your flower garden. The crocus is a hardy and beautiful flower that areRead More

Flower Bulbs: Find out the Best Fall Flower Bulbs To Plant This Fall! We have some of the best choices for a gorgeous flower garden next Spring.

Best Flower Bulbs To Plant This Fall

October 11, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Flower bulbs that are planted in the Fall to bloom in the spring are among the most popular plants you will find. There are countless options out there and picking your favorites to use in your yard is not always easy. There are so many colors and variations to choose from. We have some tipsRead More

How to Extend Gardening with Cold Frames and Cloches

How to Extend Gardening with Cold Frames and Cloches

October 4, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Just because the weather is colder doesn’t mean we have to stop gardening. Find out how to extend gardening with cold frames, cloches, row covers, and portable greenhouses. In Northern Nevada, we have a very short growing season. Our last frost is usually in June and our first frost is often in September. What isRead More

How to make DIY seed bombs

How to Make DIY Seed Bombs – Recipe and Tutorial

September 22, 2016 by Jody 2 Comments

These fun DIY seed bombs are a fantastic favor for weddings, baby showers, farm or garden themed birthdays, or just a fun hands on project for you and the kids. You can make seed bombs with just about any scrap paper from newspaper to colored card stock, making them easy to customize to your desired colors.Read More

diy oriole bird feeder using oranges

How to Make an Oriole Bird Feeder

September 13, 2016 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

You can attract beautiful orioles to your yard with this easy DIY Oriole Bird Feeder. All you need is an orange and a few other simple materials. Orioles are a bright and colorful bird known for their vibrant orange chest and love of sweet treats! If you want to attract orioles to your yard butRead More

Tips for Growing Fabulous Ferns- Ferns can be a tad finicky. Once you know these key tips and tricks you can grow the most gorgeous ferns on the block!

Tips for Growing Fabulous Ferns

September 6, 2016 by Katie Femia 7 Comments

One of the wonderful things about ferns is they can be grown both indoors and outdoors. If you live where the growing season is short, growing ferns in containers that can be brought indoors for the winter months is ideal. Ferns can be a tad finicky, but once you know some key tips and tricksRead More

These Tips for Planting Spring Bulbs include when and where to plant your flower bulbs for optimal growth. Come spring, your garden will look spectacular!

Tips for Planting Spring-Blooming Bulbs in the Fall

August 31, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Having plants come to life in the spring and burst the season into view is one of those little treasures for gardeners. Bulbs are the lifeblood of that idea. Planting spring-blooming bulbs in the fall can make it so much fun when warm weather appears.  You’ll be able to look out on your garden andRead More

7 Annuals You Can Bring Indoors During the Winter- These annuals can thrive indoors in the winter months. Don't toss them once the colder temperatures hit!

7 Annuals You Can Bring Indoors During the Winter

August 30, 2016 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Annuals look so beautiful during the summer months, but they simply aren’t made for the cold winter weather. Because of this, most gardeners toss their annuals in the early fall when the temperatures start to change. If you wish you could enjoy those beautiful blooms a bit longer, why not consider annuals that can beRead More

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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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