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seed starting supplies
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An Easy Guide to Seed Starting

Aww spring! We’re not quite there yet, but it’s just around the corner. Which means it’s time to start planning (and planting) our 2024 gardens!…

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covered raised bed garden
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Accessories for Raised Garden Beds

I meant to post this a couple weeks ago, but then everything got crazy. We were supposed to go to Seattle for a fun weekend…

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build your own raised planters
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Build Your Own Raised Planters

Building your own raised planters is a simple weekend project anyone can tackle! These are great for creating lots of gardening space and are the…

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planting calendar
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How to Make a Planting Calendar

Spring is almost here! Can you feel it?? It was in the 60’s this weekend and now I’m dreaming of the days when the garden…

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garden planning template
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How to Make a Garden Planning Template

It’s almost time to start planting seeds inside! But before we start planting, we need a plan. Today I’m going to walk you through a…

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raised beds in winter
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How to Water Your Garden in the Winter

It’s easy to remember to water a garden in the summer. The growing plants remind us that they need care and attention to thrive. But…

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How to Replant a Succulent Garden

Have you seen those beautiful succulent gardens around town that come in a fancy bowl and that tend to jump right into your shopping cart…

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2018 Garden and Backyard Recap

Today I’m taking a look back at our garden and backyard to see how far we’ve come this year. We had a very early freeze…

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The daylilies are starting to bloom! And the conef The daylilies are starting to bloom! And the coneflowers too. I’m loving the extra color around the yard 🙂🌸 #thebrightandlovely #flowers
Today’s garden harvest: a tub of chard and spina Today’s garden harvest: a tub of chard and spinach, and nearly 100 peas! We’re definitely eating our veggies this week 🥬🫛 #thebrightandlovely #backyardgarden #veggies #homegrown
The roses are looking beautiful this evening! #the The roses are looking beautiful this evening! #thebrightandlovely #roses #rosebush #flowers
The garden is doing so well this year! The pea pla The garden is doing so well this year! The pea plants are already pushing against the tops of the covers in the second bed. Hoping to start harvesting peas later this week! #thebrightandlovely #peas #backyardgarden #raisedbeds
Made these little roasted garlic hummus cucumber c Made these little roasted garlic hummus cucumber cups for bookclub tonight. I topped them off with radishes, dill, and borage flowers from the garden! 👩🏻‍🌾🫜 #thebrightandlovely #herbs #garden #backyardgarden
The garden harvests have finally begun! Tonight I The garden harvests have finally begun! Tonight I made some salads with Chijimisai greens (similar to spinach) and radishes. It was a perfect side to the salmon my husband cooked for dinner. #thebrightandlovely #gardenharvest #greens #backyardgarden
Chive, sage, and borage blossoms are bringing purp Chive, sage, and borage blossoms are bringing purples to the garden this week. I also spotted the first peppers and tomatoes of the season! #thebrightandlovely #backyardgarden #herbs #vegtables
Baked some Nutella banana bread this evening! Mmm—kind of like an easy babka. I need to work on the swirl effect which just means I’ll have to make more (and eat it) again 😋 #thebrightandlovely #baking #bananabread #dessert #breakfast
The first roses are blooming, the planters are fil The first roses are blooming, the planters are filling in nicely, and the bulbs are finishing up. I love all the color and greenery after a dreary winter! #thebrightandlovely #flowers #springtime #gardening

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