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Down and Dirty

Spring is here in East Tennessee and that means I am getting Down and Dirty in my flower beds with my Weeding Wonder Tool. I don't know about you, but I find weeding much easier and more effective sitting down. And I will tell you a secret, I don't mind getting dirty. I kinda like it! Remember when I was Falling For Spring? Well, I didn't get quite done with all my plans for weed prevention ... Read More about Down and Dirty

Narrow Angle Glaucoma

In between all the DIY, creating, gardening, parenting and blogging, there is real life. Things outside our control... Like the day about 3 years ago that I found out I was at risk for a Narrow Angle Glaucoma attack. Never heard of it, ever. During a routine eye exam, my doctor told me that I had the most interesting eyes she had ever seen and before I could blush with delight she went ... Read More about Narrow Angle Glaucoma

Transplanting Seedlings

Our cucumber and squash seeds have transformed into healthy seedlings and are ready for a new home. Transplanting seedlings is fast and easy... This spring I planted seeds in a Seed Plug Tray. In just a couple of weeks my seed is a full blown seedling with a square of dirt and root called a plug. I gently pulled the seedling out of the seed plug tray. This little plug will allow the ... Read More about Transplanting Seedlings

DIY Space Saving Seed Starter

Want to start plants for your garden indoors but short on space? There is room for 91 seeds in this DIY space saving seed starter! Recently I wrote about discovering the Seed Plug Tray and boy is it ever nifty! After my tomato seedlings were up, I wanted to start some cantaloupe seeds but my tomato seedlings were not ready for transplanting yet. So, I simply cut off the section containing the ... Read More about DIY Space Saving Seed Starter

Seeds, Seedlings and Plants

I love to garden and have experimented with Seeds, Seedlings and Plants for years. I am no Master Gardener, never took the course, just trial and error...over time. As a matter of fact, every year, I try to grow something new. Sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn't. Like the year I tried to grow corn, in the back yard. The stalks grew tall but the corn was a weird funny shape. I used ... Read More about Seeds, Seedlings and Plants