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Faux Spring Flowers
THIS IS WHAT I DO WHEN SPRING HADN’T SPRUNG HERE IN MY NECK OF THE WOODS. I DIG OUT THE FAUX FLOWERS AND CREATE SOMETHING THAT FEELS LIKE SPRING! Spring is still nowhere in sight here in Michigan but...
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Blooming Daffodils
I KNOW IT’S OFFICIAL SPRING WHEN I SEE DAFFODILS BLOOMING, OR WAIT IS IT REALLY? You are not going to believe this but winter is back here in Michigan. Hence the rescue of all daffodil blooms on the...
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Spring Porch Steps
ADDING GALVANIZED BUCKETS, WOODEN BUCKETS, AND OLIVE BUCKETS TO THE PORCH STEP FOR SPRING AND FILLING THEM WITH VEGETABLES, HERBS, AND FLOWERS! I’m stepping out and testing Mother Nature right now by...
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Peony & Vegetable Gathering Basket
I’VE FOUND THE PERFECT GARDEN GATHERING BASKET WHILE OUT GARAGE SALE-ING AND TODAY I’M USING IT FOR MY PEONIES! I so happy to have found a flower and vegetable gathering basket while hubby and I was...
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White Summer Snowflake Viburnum Flowering Shrub
I ALWYAS LOVE IT WHEN I PURCHASE A TREE OR SHRUB ON THE CLEARANCE RACK AND IT TURNS OUT TO BE A SPETACULAR SHOW STOPPER LIKE THIS WHITE SUMMER SNOWFLAKE VIBURNUM FLOWERING SHRUB! Score! I picked up 3...
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Patriotic Chicken Coop and Garden Cart
I‘VE ADDED A PATRIOTIC FEEL TO THE CHICKEN COOP AND GARDEN CART IN PREPARING FOR THE 4TH OF JULY! In honor of Independence Day the chicken coop and that $4 garden cart is all decked it with American...
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Happy 100th Birthday Grama Red
Wow can you believe it? What a milestone in reaching 100 years old. Yep that’s right Grama Red turned 100 the beginning of July and we’ve had several parties to celebrate. If you follow me on...
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Outdoor Summer Dining Space
DO YOU ENJOY DINING OUTSIDE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS? I’M SHARING OUR FIRE PIT PATIO AREA WITH YOU TODAY. I’M JOINING JENNIFER AND SEVERAL OTHER BLOGGERS IN THE COZY LIVING SERIES. MAKE SURE AND CLICK...
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Lavender Farm Mini Vacation
COME ALONG WITH ME TODAY IN EXPLORING A LOCAL LAVENDER FARM WE VISITED ON OUR MINI MICHIGAN VACATION! Do you ever take the time to explore the state you live in? So many times going on a vacation...
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Fall Flower Containers
TRANSITION OUR OUTDOOR PATIO FLOWER CONTAINERS FROM SUMMER TO FALL USING MUMS, ORNAMENTAL GRASS, AND CABBAGE! I took the plunge this week and started removing the summer flowers from the pots and...
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Fall Day Trip \ Dow Gardens
A DAY TRIP WITH FRIENDS TO SEE THE FALL COLOR TOUR GOING ON AT DOW GARDENS, MIDLAND MICHIGAN! Fall color tour; this will be the last fall post of the season and I want to take you along to see just...
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Outdoor Winter Planter Idea Using A Garden Cart
HOW TO DECORATE A RUSTIC OUTDOOR PLANTER OR GARDEN CART TO CARRY YOU FROM CHRISTMAS ALL THE WAY THROUGH WINTER! Its that time of year when I have to take advantage of the few nice days that are left,...
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Spring Floral Bouquet With Grocery Store Flowers
I picked up a bunch of fresh cut flowers to add a little spring to the cabin with this floral bouquet from the grocery store! I stopped by the grocery store this week to pick up a few things I needed...
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Prepping Spring Garden Beds
HOW TO PREP RAISED GARDEN BEDS IN THE SPRING FOR PLANTING: IT’S EASY TO DO AND WILL MAKE YOUR PLANTS THRIVE! The sun is shinning, it’s 50 degrees out, I’ve kicked my shoe off, and I’m in the mood to...
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8 Things You’ll Want to Add To Your Garden This Season
HERE ARE 8 THINGS YOU’LL WANT TO ADD TO YOUR GARDEN THIS SEASON TO GIVE IT THAT RUSTIC, DEVELOPED OVER TIME FEEL. Today is the day I get together with the gals from the Cozy Living Series hosted by...
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Favorite Chore Talk
LET’S TALK ABOUT CHORES! WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE AND WHY? Let’s talk chores; right now most of us have plenty of time on our hands for doing them that’s for sure. Do you have favorite chores, the ones...
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How To Make Dandelion Salve
HOW TO FORAGE AND MAKE DANDELION SALVE FOR DRY CHAPPED SKIN AND MUSCLE SORENESS. IT’S THE PERFECT GIFT TO GIVE AND SPING IS WHEN NATURE IS PROVIDING ALL THOSE DANDELION FLOWERS! Here in my neck of the...
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Protecting Plant Flats From Frost
Ah, my evening ritual right now. Michigan is unpredictable weather wise most of the time but May seems to be the worst. We see several days of nice warm temperatures then Mother Nature throws in a...
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Stock Tank Planter
STOCK TANK RAISED BED GARDEN PLANTER FILLED WITH BRIGHT YELLOW SUNFLOWERS! You do know all the rage right now and has been for several years is to plant raised bed gardens. They’re easier on your...
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How To Support Peonies
Are there any Peony Growers out there? They’re one of my favorite flowers for garden or landscape design. They take up a large area, they’re easy to grow, and multiply and get fuller every year. They...
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