Harvesting Lavender in Pine
We headed 90 minutes north of Phoenix to Strawberry to hang out with friends for the weekend. My friend and I helped harvest some lavender at the Pine Lavender Farm with other volunteers!
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It’s Getting Hot in Here
Temps are heating up in Phoenix and so it's time to prepare! Chatting about that, and other projects I have around here like (more) wallpaper and a new couch slipcover.
Artificial Grass – Yes or No? A 1 year review
Have you ever thought of fake turf or artificial grass? I used to dislike it but then I changed my mind! Read why and see our patio space with it!
Protecting Plants through hot summers
After last year summer's total scorcher in the Phoenix valley I am now preparing to protect some plants from the intense sun a bit earlier in the summer.
Let’s start a garden!
Happy National Gardening Day! Make this the year you begin a gardening journey, or if you already garden, make this the best garden ever!
Main Backyard transformation
Before and after photos of our main backyard, all the transition stages over the past 10 years. What's next?
Kitchen Garden Reveal: Before and After Photos
We turned this wasted front yard space into an efficient use of private space. Come see our new patio with artificial turf and a new kitchen garden.
3 Tips when installing a Trellis
3 tips to know when installing a trellis and how to select the right plants. Hurray for finishing up one of my home projects on the long list!
How We Fertilize the Garden and the Orchard
Granular, liquid and stake fertilizers - when we fertilize our plants and trees also which we use. Featuring a lightweight hose that is 50% lighter than most expandable hoses to make yard work easier.
