Creating a Homegrown and Homemade Life
Although the tomatoes are small now, they will soon be toppling out of those flimsy tomato cages. Get ahead of the problem now with some DIY sturdy tomato cages. They will actually hold the plants up all summer unlike those cheap store bought ones. Do it now and thank me later.
Do your peas need a good place to climb? This DIY pea trellis is sturdy and easy to build. It works great for peas, cucumbers, or any other vining plant with small produce. When placed in the garden, it isn’t an eye sore like some of those metal cages. As you can tell I’m in love with my new pea trellis.
Do you have hummingbird feeders ready to be filled up? If you are still buying the mix or liquid at the store this is your sign to STOP! I have a recipe that is much healthier for the birds and much cheaper for you. With just two basic ingredients you can make some homemade hummingbird nectar for pennies. The hummingbirds will love it and keep coming back for more.
Are you starting a garden this spring? There’s no time like the present to start growing your own food right in your own backyard. There are some basic things you will need in order to start a vegetable garden. Besides things like dirt and seeds, there are also some essential beginner gardening tools that will make your life so much easier. While not costly they add convenience to the process.
Are you looking to start a medicinal herb garden? Check out these 10 common medicinal herbs that you should try out this year. Even if you aren’t planting you can always buy them dried and enjoy making your own herbal remedies this year. If nothing else these herbs look pretty in the garden and taste yummy in the kitchen.
