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Ghosts in the Garden Graveyard

by Marie
Vegetable Garden Graveyard for Halloween

I’m contributing over at Alpha Mom’s – Once Upon a Holiday again today. Come see how I paid tribute to the vegetables in my garden that have past on. RIP, Sugar Snap Pea!

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Fun with Edible Nasturtiums

by Jane
cate eating nasturtiums

Looking for something fun, edible and unusual to do with your kids? Look no further! Plant {and eat!!} nasturtiums!

This summer Cate and I planted nasturtium seeds in our planter boxes, as suggested by my fabulous landscape architect friend. There are so many reasons why this was the perfect idea:

The seeds are BIG, which is [...]

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Fresh Tomato Pesto Salad

by Marie
Fresh Tomato Side Dish Recipe

As our garden is blooming and overflowing with tomatoes, I’ve been looking for some good recipes to use them with. My mother-in-law brought over this fresh Tomato Pesto Salad dish the other night. It was so yummy, I had to share it!

Recipe: Tomato Pesto Salad

4 large tomatoes, cut into small chunks with their juice, [...]

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How to Shop the Local Farmers Market

by Marie
Farmers Market with Kids

Vanessa from I Never Grew Up is here again as my guest today. She’s sharing her knowledge on Farmers Markets and how to get the most from your Saturday morning experience.
Farmer’s market season is in full bloom; fortunately they are becoming more prevalent each year in cities around the country and the world. You [...]

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Need a Few More Zucchini Recipes?

by Marie
Zucchini Recipes

My zucchini plant looks a lot like the beast from Little Shop of Horrors. I’m waiting for it to talk back to me and say, “Feed me, Seymour!” Anyone else’s zucchini plant taking over the garden? If so, then you too are wondering what to do with all of them! Here’s a few great Zucchini [...]

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Crafty Garden Markers

by Marie
Craft Garden Marker

We’ve just planted our summer garden and needed a few markers to label our vegetables. So we made these fun and easy foam garden markers that will make it through any rainy days and help us remember what we planted. And they also add a touch of whimsy.

Supplies for Garden Markers:

craft foam sheets
craft popsicle [...]

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