garden

Make a Kid-Friendly Terrarium

by Marie August 23, 2011

Guest post by Carrie of Little Big Terrariums are a great craft for kids because they are fun in all stages of development. Picking out plants, containers and little figurines to go inside can be just as fun as making the terrarium and watching it grow. But let me back up a bit. What’s a [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Gardening

by Marie May 28, 2011

Gardening is in full swing and I’m happy to be showcasing some really great gardens from over at the M&T Spotlight. *Next week, I’ll be featuring all things BOY. Submit your tutorials and projects that are centered around boys to the Spotlight. Gardening Tour Planting for Beginners Garden Grow Bunting Why it’s Great to Garden [...]

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A Wee Enchanted Garden and Easter Bunny Napkin Holders

by Marie April 18, 2011

I’m featured over at the Creativity for Kids blog sharing a couple of fun activities and crafts for kids. The thing I love best about being a featured blogger this week is the photo they asked me to provide for them, something from when I was little. This is me in Kindergarten, helping announce the [...]

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Getting Ready for Spring Planting

by Marie March 15, 2011

Who here is ready for spring? I definitely am! My grass is starting to turn green, leaf buds are beginning on my trees, and I’m hoping the snow will keep to the mountains for now. So it’s time to start thinking about spring planting for my flower and vegetable garden. Spring Flower Garden: Last fall [...]

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Maximizing Your Garden With Square Foot Gardening

by Marie May 5, 2010

I love to grow vegetables in my garden. I have 2 little 4×5 foot garden beds I made about 4 years ago and they’ve been providing me with fresh veggies each Summer. Last year I gave up one of the beds for a raspberry patch, leaving me with only one bed to grow vegetables. So [...]

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Are You a Small Space Gardener?

by Marie April 7, 2010

I love to grow a garden, both flower and vegetable, and it’s almost planting season. We’re waiting for the last of the cold Utah weather to pass, it’s usually safe after Mother’s Day. As we do have larger garden beds in our yard, I also want to maximize the space on my patio with some [...]

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Ghosts in the Garden Graveyard

by Marie October 2, 2009

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 September 16, 2009

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 [...]

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Fresh Tomato Pesto Salad

by Marie September 2, 2009

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 [...]

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How to Shop the Local Farmers Market

by Marie August 26, 2009

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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