Category: <span>Gardening</span>

Tips for Growing Zucchini

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Gardening, Tips | 6 Comments

Tips for Growing Zucchini Looking for some tips for growing zucchini? I am so excited about my garden again this year. It's doing well and there is so much growing right now! One thing I was sure I wanted in there was Zucchini. I love zucchini especially when it's fresh from the garden. This is the second time I've tried to grow it and the first time I didn't have a very successful crop. I am determined to have a better crop of zucchini this year. So I did some research to see what I did wrong the first time and what to do right this time. Zucchini is one of the most popular types of summer squash to be grown in gardens everywhere. Growing and harvesting this vegetable...

Using Empty K-Cups to Plant Seedlings #BringingInnovation

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Gardening, TODAYS HOT POST | 3 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #bringinginnovation #CollectiveBias #cbias I'm all about reusing and recycling and my kids are getting into it too. I'll admit, It took me a while to get on board but when I really got thinking about how my kids need to live on this planet a lot longer than me, and then my grandkids etc, I realized that something had to be done because we have so much 'stuff' now and there's no room for it. And I don't mean just in my house, I mean on this planet and in the landfills. Last year we built two garden beds in our back year and my friend and I planted a nice garden. It was filled with...

5 Ways to Celebrate National Exercise in Your Garden Day  

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Gardening | 2 Comments

5 Ways to Celebrate National Exercise in Your Garden Day Did you know that June 6th is National Exercise in Your Garden Day? Have you ever heard of such a quirky and fun holiday? If not, you may be wondering about how exactly to celebrate it. Well the good news is, below you will find 5 easy and inexpensive ways to celebrate this day in a fun and simple fashion. Give these tips a try and you can enjoy getting in shape while you garden at the same time. Garden Yoga Take your yoga mat or just a simple yoga towel out to your garden. Lay it flat and try some basic yoga poses and stretches. Breathe in the smell of the plants and fresh air as you do. If you don’t know any yoga poses, check on...

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