I love a good checklist, especially when it involves garden chores, which are my absolute favorite! I developed this garden checklist based on past experiences, which I do not always remember when I am in the thick of attending to…
What to Work On In the Garden: March Edition
March is a tricky month for gardening here in zone 7a. Some days make you think that spring is just around the corner while others are chilly willy. The soil temperature is a good way to gauge whether Mother Earth…
6 Tips for Successful Seed Starting
First, let me just say there are loads of different methods that work well for successful seed starting. We all have different circumstances and garden sizes. I have used all different types of containers and set-ups over the years (see…
Pantry Challenge: No Grocery Shopping for a Month
How to prepare for a pantry challenge or not grocery shop for a month
Our Favorite Homeschool Art Curriculum for the Whole Family
Art class is a favorite curriculum area for a lot of children, both homeschoolers and public schoolers. Since I am not an expert in the creation of art, art history, or even art appreciation, finding a good curriculum has been…
February Garden Chores: a checklist that you can start working on today
There are a surprising number of garden chores that we can work on in February! Here’s my chore list for this month and some details on how I plan to go about doing them. As we trudge through the final…