Category: flowers
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The History of Earth Day
Earth Day is observed every year in the United States on April 22, but have you ever wondered why and when it became a holiday? President and Mrs. Nixon plant a tree on the White House Lawn in 1970 in honor of the first Earth Day. (Source) First observed on April 22, 1970, Earth Day […]
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Greenhouse tour
Today, I’d like to talk to you about our greenhouse. The greenhouse is just a simple 12x7x7 pop up polytunnel. It’s very similar to this one. During the shut downs, I got a bit bored and decided to learn how to greenhouse garden. I start my seeds in here every year before transplanting them into […]
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DIY Easter Egg Wreath
I have seen these adorable egg wreaths all over TikTok and Pinterest, and I just couldn’t wait to make one myself. I hit a few snags, but I have to say mine didn’t turn out too badly. To make your own, you will need the following: Spanish moss, faux eggs, and two wire wreath forms. […]
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“Pin”spiration from around the WWW….lamppost Pinterest roundup
We have a blank slate front yard, but we have a small, circular flower garden beside our sidewalk. It’s cute, and it was made to feature a very pretty Japanese maple. Mr. Lumber and I have talked for years about adding a lamp post to the garden. We think it would totally change the whole […]