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Are you ready to turn your outdoor space into a blooming paradise? Whether you have a large backyard or a cozy balcony, these creative flower garden ideas are designed to inspire you from flower ...

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Are you looking for easy summer salad recipes? Then you’ll love these healthy and delicious summer salads. From a light lunch, family dinner, or BBQ potluck you’ll find the best summer salad ...

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Want to start or expand your garden? You’ll love these easy DIY raised bed garden ideas! Step by step tutorials on how to build raised bed gardens for your flower or vegetable garden using budg...

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This easy blueberry crisp recipe is the perfect easy dessert idea for summer! Learn how to make blueberry crisp with fresh or frozen blueberries. Blueberries have always been one of my favorite s...

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Drying chives is an easy way to preserve them to enjoy all through the year. Learn how to dry chives with a dehydrator, oven, or easy air drying methods that use no electricity. Chives are one of...

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How to make a quick and easy raised bed garden from cedar fence rails. These easy garden beds are perfect for cottage gardens and those who love farmhouse style. I’ve always loved using raised ...

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If you enjoy growing perennial herbs in your garden, you’ll love growing thyme. This popular culinary herb can also be grown as an ornamental plant in your garden. With varieties that grow tall...

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These easy summer side dishes are perfect for your BBQ parties, cookouts, potlucks, and weeknight dinners. Ideas from potato wedges, vegetable dishes, cole slaw, potato salads, to baked beans and...

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Easy edible flower recipes are so much fun to make! Even in a small garden space you can grow lots of edible flowers for making jellies, syrups, vinegars and more. I’ve always loved growing veg...

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Want to know how to start onions from seed? Learn the simple steps to grow your very own onions from a tiny seed to a full-sized bulb ready to harvest and enjoy. Starting onions from seed is not ...

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Dehydrating oranges is a great way to preserve them and it’s easy too! Learn how to dehydrate orange slices for delicious snacks and rustic decorations for the holiday season. Oranges are one o...

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Have you ever been told that it is better to water your garden deeply, but you’re wondering what it means to water deeply? When I first started gardening every book I read about gardening said ...

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Do you have a cucumber variety you love to grow? Learning how to save your own cucumber seeds is a great way to save money on seeds and make sure you always have your favorite available next year...

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Are you wondering what to do with your Christmas or Thanksgiving leftovers? Try our best leftover turkey salad recipe! It’s an easy and delicious way to use up that extra turkey. With just a fe...

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Looking for an easy way to use up leftover turkey? This leftover turkey pasta bake is perfect! With lots of turkey, bell peppers, tomatoes, and topped with mozzarella cheese it’s sure to become...

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Need an easy cookie recipe? These butter pecan cake mix cookies are so quick to make and loaded with buttery flavor. I love making homemade cookies but sometimes you want a quick treat and these ...

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Are you on the hunt for a simple yet delicious cookie recipe? You’ll love these irresistible red velvet cake mix cookies! Soft, chewy, and bursting with the rich taste of red velvet, they’re ...

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Christmas tree real vs fake what should you choose? Both real Christmas trees and artificial trees have pros and cons. As the holiday season approaches, one of the many decisions we need to make ...

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Find out the easiest way to cook a whole pumpkin in the Instant Pot. In just 15 minutes you can have homemade pumpkin puree without any hard peeling or chopping! I love growing pie pumpkins in ou...

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Easy homemade cranberry pear sauce with a touch of cinnamon is a great addition to your holiday table. It’s so quick to make and uses simple ingredients it’s sure to become your favorite reci...

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