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Don’t Throw out your Poinsettia! Houseplant it!

Poinsettias are a holiday decor favorite, but many people don’t realize that they can be kept as houseplants all year round. I certainly didn’t know you could keep them beyond Christmas & I used to throw away my poinsettias when I took down the rest of our Christmas decorations. Then I came across this video…
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Beginner/Intermediate Gardeners: 3 Best Houseplant Tips

As a beginner to intermediate gardener, you know that sometimes houseplants can be tricky to get right. As a home gardener with a few years of gardening experience under my belt, who is taking a social media class from Northwestern University through Coursera.com, I found two articles that contain various tips that will ensure that…
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AeroGarden Harvest Review: First Impressions

*This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As always, all opinions are my own. I have not been paid for this review, nor am I working with AeroGarden in any capacity. I received this product as a Christmas gift from a family member.* Long winters and a lot…
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How to Make a Cheesecake into a Christmas Cheesecake in a Flash

*This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As always, all opinions are my own.* Do you already have a cheesecake (homemade or store-bought) but you’re looking for a way to festive it up for Christmas? Do you have whipping cream & green food coloring? Yes? Then, you can…
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How to Make a Fresh Christmas Garland Using your Garden Clippings

*This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As always, all opinions are my own.* Prior to this year, I had never made garland before. We have a couple of fake garlands that I use to decorate the inside & outside of our home, but I haven’t had the…
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Gardening Themed Gingerbread House Tutorial: Gingerbread, but Make it Gardening

*This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As always, all opinions are my own.* One of the best parts about having this blog is coming up with creative ways to incorporate gardening into activities that aren’t typically gardening related. A gingerbread house with a garden was one of…
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How to Make a Christmas Porch Pot for Free Using your Garden Cuttings

*This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As always, all opinions are my own.* You read that right, you can make a Christmas porch pot for free! As long as you have a planter pot, soil & cuttings from your garden this project will cost you zilch. Spend…
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Super Simple Thanksgiving Leftovers Pot Pie Recipe

Your Thanksgiving feast was made & enjoyed, but now you have all of these leftovers. What should you do with them? Make a Thanksgiving leftovers pot pie, that’s what you should do. I made this into a Thanksgiving tradition almost a decade ago. It’s super easy & delicious. The best part is that it doesn’t…

