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Just Toss & Grow: DIY Seed Bombs

You can make bombs right in your own home… seed bombs that is! I just love their name; think of...


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Tags: DIY, Gardening, Landscaping,

By Kimberly Shane On May 11, 2017

May Flowers

April showers bring May flowers; at least that is what they say. We would all like to think that now we can look forward to the...


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Tags: Gardening, Spring, Garden,

By Morgan Saylor On April 25, 2017

Climbing Plants

Planning a garden this spring? Picture this: a pergola or patio, flanked with comfy chairs, a fire pit, shrubs, pots of bright...


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Tags: Gardening, Garden, Plants,

By Morgan Saylor On January 9, 2017

Pet Friendly Houseplants

House pets and houseplants are both a lot of fun, but can be difficult to juggle – not just in the care and keeping of, but some...


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Tags: Plants, house plants, indoor,

By Morgan Saylor On November 28, 2016

Transitional Porch Décor

We take a lot of pride in our porches. From fall through winter, festive porch design is a must. But don’t wear yourself out...


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Tags: Design, Plants, wood,

By Morgan Saylor On September 26, 2016

All About Succulents

There’s nothing to not like about a succulent. Succulents are plants that are made for people who don’t have a green thumb, but...


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Tags: Green Living, Green Thumb, Plants,