Perennials are the perfect option for those who like plants that provide year to year color. Got sun? Check out these 10 Hardy Perennials for Sunny Gardens. How does your garden grow? A lot of people love to garden but often get intimidated by planting. Relax my friends. There is no need to feel intimidated of gardening. Others chomp at the bit to start digging in the soil as soon as the ...
Spring
15 Fun Things To Do In Boston
Thinking about visiting Boston? If you do (you really should!), check out these 15 Fun Things To Do In Boston. I am going to let you in on a little secret. As hard as it was to see my oldest off to college in Boston, MA, I was equally excited for her because she was going to college in Boston. Boston! Beantown! Attending college in Boston is a win-win situation for our entire family. Why, you ...
Easy Green Bean And Bacon Salad
Are you planning the Ultimate Easter Menu? This Easy Green Bean And Bacon Salad is the perfect side dish recipe to enjoy any time of the year. Growing up, Easter dinner was all about cold meats and salads. Growing up partly in the Ukranian tradition of my mom's family, we often followed the traditions of her Eastern European roots at Easter. Truth be told, Easter was never one of my favorite ...
Five Easy Care Garden Flowers
Spring has sprung. It's time to get digging in the garden with these Five Easy Care Garden Flowers. I think I am pretty much done with winter. It's been a rough one here in New Jersey. Snow, freezing cold temps and cabin fever have me dreaming of working in my garden again. March is finally here and that means we are one step closer to warmer days and longer nights. Not to rush things, but I ...
Coconut Cheesecake Parfaits
These colorful Coconut Cheesecake Parfaits are a colorful way to welcome the spring season. They are a perfect dessert recipe for your Easter menu too! Spring signifies new beginnings. This week, we welcome another season on our family farm by re-opening our farm market. Colorful Easter flowers and bedding plants will greet our customers, just waiting to be sold to brighten someone's home. Even ...
Simple Spring Centerpiece
This beautiful spring centerpiece is easy to make and inexpensive too. Learn easy steps to make this colorful spring arrangement. It's perfect for Easter! I am so thankful that spring is right around the corner. While I enjoy watching the snow fall, from inside the comfort of my home, I am not a fan of the cold. This winter, cold was an understatement. Now that we are well into March, brighter ...
Letter Tile Garden Markers
Who is ready for an easy and fun garden craft today? Have you planted your vegetable garden yet? These Letter Tile Garden Markers are the perfect way to identify what you have growing in your garden. It is also a really fun craft for kids to create. I am always a strong supporter of making gardening a fun family activity. Why not take it one step further and make these easy-peasy garden ...
Spring Easter Egg Wreath
Brighten up your front door with this easy and welcoming DIY Spring Easter Egg Wreath. It's the perfect way to welcome spring. Believe it or not, spring will be here in one week. Ironically, as I am writing this post on how to make this pretty DIY Spring Easter Egg Wreath, we are in the middle of Stella - a powerful Noreaster that was supposed to bring us 12 inches of snow but instead has ...
Roasted Asparagus with Garlic & Parmesan
Roasted Asparagus with Garlic & Parmesan is a quick and delicious vegetable recipe. You can't go wrong with fresh asparagus, garlic and parmesan! Asparagus season has officially begun here in The Garden State (aka - New Jersey). It is a sure sign that after a long and harsh winter, spring is finally here. It is one of the first vegetables harvested in the spring in our state. While ...