Controlling Aphids
[Courtesy Luc Viatour] Ugh. Aphids come in many colors. I’ve seen them in green, gray, black, white, and red. Sometimes they have wings and sometimes they don’t. Despite their changing …
Savvy Housekeeper
3 Recycled Yard Projects
Here are 3 Recycled Yard Projects I found around the web: Got an old trampoline no one is using anymore? Turn it into a hammock. Hoses tend to break a …
Make Your Own English Muffins
Make Your Own English Muffins. Mmmm homemade eggs benedict…
Pink Collins Cocktail
If I were going to describe the latest drink I made with DIY Cocktails, I would describe it as a grapefruit and elderflower soda with a strawberry chaser. That is …
Five More Beneficial Insects
I’ve talked about beneficial insects as a means of pest control in the vegetable garden before. Without a doubt, getting natural predators to destroy pests for you is the easiest, …
Predatory Insects In the Garden
(Courtesy) This year, I have noticed a dramatic increase of ladybugs in my garden. I figured this was because of the dramatic number of aphids–and it probably is–but it may …
Canadian Biscuits
When I was first married, I told my Southern-born husband that I was going to make him biscuits. He was pleased, but when I put the biscuits in front of …
Mango Margarita
Since Cinco de Mayo is coming up, DIY Cocktails and I came up with the Mango Margarita. As you probably guessed by the name, this is a margarita with fresh …
How To Grow Peppers
Green Jalapeños One of the common questions I’m asked about my garden is how I get peppers to grow. I don’t think I am the pepper whisperer or anything, but …
How To Get Rid Of Outdoor Ants
I always say I live on top of an anthill. Truly, the number of ants in my yard is amazing. They don’t invade my house, but they love to destroy …
Trellising Tomato Plants
[The Garden Grows] This year, I’m going to try trellising my tomatoes. After all, tomatoes are a vine, and it makes sense that they can be trellised like any other …