What can I plant in zone 7a? What do garden zones mean? Check out the answers to some common questions and some garden pictures for inspiration! These pictures are from the last week of June 2024. Check out our garden in the last week of May 2024 to see what a month’s […]
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Oatmeal pancakes are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional breakfast pancakes. They require only a few ingredients that most people have on hand and cook quickly. The leftovers store and reheat well too! Is oatmeal good for you? It is! Oatmeal itself is a great source of protein, fiber, and antioxidants.
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These 4 ingredient gluten-free peanut butter cookies are quick to make and delicious for anyone, whether or not you’re avoiding gluten. There are no specialty ingredients and you can easily double or triple the recipe if you want more! Are peanut butter cookies gluten-free? Not all peanut butter cookies are gluten-free. Some are
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Sourdough chocolate chip cookie pie is the new dessert in our household that is going to be made regularly for us and to bring to others. It’s delicious and easy to make, and I can make it ahead of time too! As I’ve said before, chocolate chip cookie pie is a family
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Pasta salad is a great side dish, snack, or lunch option and it can be made well using ingredients that you have in your pantry! The hard part of building the perfect one is knowing what you can and should put into it and how much. Our Pasta Salad Recipe Builder will help you
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Working with a small backyard means coming up with a lot of tiny garden ideas. We look for ways to maximize space while keeping it aesthetically pleasing. Our goal is to decrease our dependence on the grocery store a little bit each year so each year we increase the plants that we grow. We are
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One of the first plants that pops up in our garden each spring is our spearmint plant. It grows tall and if you just slightly brush it as you walk past, you will smell the freshest mint aroma. Fresh Iced Mint Tea is one of the staple drinks we keep in our fridge all summer
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Crock Pot Creamy Italian Chicken is a simple five-ingredient dinner that requires only a few minutes of hands-on cooking! It’s a family favorite that can be served as a sandwich or with a variety of side dishes. Read on for some questions about this dinner and the recipe directions! Do I need a
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Bulk Homemade Italian Dressing Mix is a great spice blend to have on hand. You can make homemade dressing in a flash or use it as a seasoning or marinade! It’s easy to assemble and fills a one-quart mason jar which is the equivalent of 32 packets of store bought Italian dressing mix! Making
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Peppers are a great plant for a gardener of any experience to grow. They grow well in pots as well as in the ground! Here are tips for growing peppers that will increase your success in the garden. Check out our tips for growing your best tomato harvest! Last year we grew about 8
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