So yes, we've been AWOL. We are working on the house anytime we're not sleeping. Well it seems that way. Why, because company is coming, in May. Hubby is interested in putting the best foot forward as far as the house goes. He's not interested in editing any of my post... for right now at least.  I'm tired of … Continue reading

forage friday features pt.1

  You know how I love a good floral forage! Looking for the beautiful in a roadside ditch or a empty lot. They are great way to enjoy flowers and plants everyday. Thanks to Instagram I’ve found others who enjoy bringing nature into their home. After all what can be better than free flowers. I’ve been featuring them on … Continue reading forage friday features pt.1

easy shade gardening: dividing hostas

Finally was able to plant the north side of the house this weekend.  It only took a few hours and minimal $$$. This is what I started with after all the junk amazing treasures were removed.  It had been one of my lumber stash areas because it was hard to see from the street. 😉 … Continue reading easy shade gardening: dividing hostas

easy garden tips: irises

Here in North Dakota, fall is peaking thru the summers haze and reminding us that “winter is coming”.  While I was enjoying the cooler temps walking in my yard, I remembered how my grandma used to teach me about gardening. One such lesson was on dividing Iris bulbs. Now I have to try and convey … Continue reading easy garden tips: irises

forage friday: milkweed?

This Chump maybe stumped.... it's Forage Friday... I'm not 100% sure what plant this is.... I'm thinking it's a Milkweed. What is milkweed? Milkweed is named for its latex, a milky substance that comes out of the cut stems. Most species are toxic. Asclepias L., the milkweeds, is an American genus of herbaceous perennial, dicotyledonous … Continue reading forage friday: milkweed?