• Flowers,  Garden

    How to Grow Black Eyed Susan Vine

    The Black Eyed Susan vine has got to be my favorite vine that we have grown in our garden thus far! Not only is it an absolutely gorgeous perennial! It is a great space filler, and offers many variations in color! We planted yellow vines this year but after growing a few weeks, they seemed to have changed their color to this gorgeous orange/red. But I have seen bright yellows, bright oranges and a pale creamy yellow. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something at no extra cost to you. Please check out our Disclosure…

  • Garden,  Vegetables

    How to Grow Cucumbers on a Trellis

    Welcome to the world of CUCUMBERS! Or at least my world of cucumbers! Let me teach you my ways of the cucumber plant. And I specify MY WAY cause I do what works for us in our garden. Others may have their own ways, however we grow our cucumbers on a trellis! TREMENDOUS space saver! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something at no extra cost to you. Please check out our Disclosure Policy for more details. Location In my experience, cucumbers love, love, LOVE sunny spots and proper drainage! Be sure to pick a…

  • Flowers,  Garden

    How to Grow Sunflowers

    Sunflowers are probably my favorite thing to plant, grow and harvest. It all started when I was getting married a few years ago. We decided on a fall theme wedding and I was determined to do as much as I could for this wedding myself to save money. You name it…the food, the favors, the invitations and this included the decorations as well. But instead of using silk flowers. I wanted the real deal… So I sought out my local Walmart and in the garden center I found the seed display. That glorious seed display that I absolutely LOVE to stare at for a good 15 mins while my kids…

  • Garden,  Herbs

    How to Grow Mint in your Garden

    Mint is probably my favorite plant to have in the garden! Why is that you may ask?! The fragrance of course! Let me show you how easy it is to grow mint in your garden! I LOVE walking by our mint patch and smelling the fresh mint leaves in the air. You can rub a leaf or two with your fingers and the smell is so refreshing. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something at no extra cost to you. Please check out our Disclosure Policy for more details. Not only is it SOOOOOOO easy…