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2021 Hummingbird Migration Map (Find Out When to Expect Them)

February 26, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hummingbird and a North American migration map.

Spring is migration time for hummingbirds travelling from their winter homes to breeding habitats in the United States and Canada. Use this map to know when to expect them in your area. And, if you … [Read more...]

12 Creative Ideas to Steal for Your Garden

February 20, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Photo collage of various garden ideas including a painted tulip chandelier, sign saying 'bloom', tree stump with garden gnomes, and front garden with ground covers instead of grass lawn.

Let's have a look at some home gardens to find creative ideas that you can steal for your backyard. Sometimes it just takes one image to inspire those game-changing one-of-a-kind projects. If you … [Read more...]

18 Sweet Ways to Memorialize Beloved Pets

January 30, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Examples of creative ways to memorialize pets including custom figurines and jewelry.

If you’ve had a beloved pet in your life, you know how that love and so many funny, dear, and silly memories linger well beyond their short lifespans. I gathered these ideas to share creative ways to … [Read more...]

Fridge or Counter? Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Storage Tips

January 25, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Fresh fruits and vegetables stored in a refrigerator.

How long can you store fresh fruits and vegetables? And what is the best way to store them? This free, printable chart shows you when to store fresh fruits and vegetables on the counter top and when … [Read more...]

Win This Garden Book Bundle (4 of 4)

January 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden books

Last chance! This is the fourth and final garden book giveaway celebrating the best of 2020. Thank you to Quarto Publishing for sponsoring it. If you have looking for more garden-inspired gifts … [Read more...]

Naturally Crafty: Stuff to Make From and For the Garden

December 29, 2020 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Examples of natural crafts made from and for the garden.

If you like your garden art on the wild side, Naturally Crafty may be for you. This new ebook features ideas for making stuff from and for your garden using branches, flowers, and other … [Read more...]

Win This Garden Book Bundle (3 of 4)

December 22, 2020 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

garden books

This is the third bundle of books in this year's garden book giveaway sponsored by Quarto Publishing. We've got one more draw coming so be sure to check back for that. I also have lots of unusual … [Read more...]

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